Description
Turkey giblet gravy is a classic holiday sauce made from simmered giblets, turkey drippings, and seasonings for a rich, savory flavor. Thick, hearty, and deeply comforting, this gravy is perfect for serving over roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing at Thanksgiving or any festive meal.
Ingredients
1 package giblets and turkey neck (exclude liver)
4 cups water
1 cup turkey drippings
1/2 cup cold water
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large hard-cooked egg, chopped
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine giblets, turkey neck, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broth reduces to 3 cups, about 1 hour.
- Strain the broth, reserving 1/2 cup of giblets.
- In a clean saucepan, combine strained broth and turkey drippings over medium heat.
- Whisk together 1/2 cup cold water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Slowly whisk into broth mixture.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Finely chop the reserved giblets and stir them into the gravy along with chopped hard-cooked egg.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Do not include liver—it can make the gravy bitter.
- For a richer flavor, sauté giblets with onion and celery before simmering.
- Substitute flour for cornstarch to make a roux-based gravy.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme, sage, or parsley for extra aroma.
- Leave out the chopped egg if you prefer a smoother gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
