Description
Hearty Southern giblet gravy elevates any holiday meal with rich, savory depth. Traditional ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a classic comfort classic that connects generations of home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) turkey drippings, stock, broth, or combination
- 1 turkey giblets (including neck, liver, gizzard, heart)
- 4 tbsps (56 g) butter
- 4 tbsps (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ onion, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsps (8 g) chopped fresh herbs or 2 tsp (2 g) dry
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 cup (237 ml) cold water or cold broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Cleanse giblets under cool water, placing them in a medium saucepan with quartered onions, celery, bay leaf, and poultry seasoning.
- Boiling: Cover ingredients with turkey stock, bring to a robust boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and let infuse for 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Straining: Carefully strain the aromatic liquid, reserving both broth and giblets. Discard bones, herbs, and vegetable remnants. Finely dice cooked giblet meat into uniform pieces.
- Roux Creation: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium heat (350°F/175°C), incorporating reserved turkey fat for added richness. Sprinkle flour, stirring continuously until the mixture turns light golden and releases a nutty aroma, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gravy Finishing: Whisk in reserved giblet broth methodically to prevent lumps, creating a silky smooth texture. Fold in chopped giblet pieces and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Clean Carefully: Thoroughly rinse giblets under cool water to remove any impurities and ensure food safety.
- Simmer Slowly: Low and slow cooking helps develop rich, deep flavors in the giblet broth without toughening the meat.
- Whisk Wisely: Continuous stirring prevents flour lumps, creating a smooth, silky gravy texture that coats perfectly.
- Season Strategically: Taste and adjust seasoning gradually, as giblets and turkey drippings already contribute significant flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg