Giblet Gravy for Roast Turkey

Elevate your holiday feast with this rich and flavorful Giblet Gravy for Roast Turkey. Crafted from simmered turkey giblets, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs like thyme and bay leaf, this homemade gravy is a savory masterpiece. The golden base comes together with a velvety roux of butter and flour, enhanced by the deep, roasted essence of turkey drippings. Finished with tender, chopped giblets, this traditional gravy is the perfect complement to your succulent roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and hearty stuffing. With its robust flavor and simple preparation, this recipe is a must-have for a truly memorable Thanksgiving or holiday dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 set Turkey giblets (neck, heart, gizzard, liver)
• 4 cups Water
• 1 medium Carrot (chopped)
• 1 medium Celery stalk (chopped)
• 1 medium Onion (quartered)
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 sprig Thyme (fresh, optional)
• 1 cup Drippings from roasted turkey (strained)
• 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the turkey giblets under cold water to remove any residue.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the giblets (except for the liver), water, carrot, celery, onion, bay leaf, and thyme.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 4

Add the liver to the saucepan and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the giblets and vegetables from the broth using a slotted spoon. Discard the vegetables and bay leaf.

Step 6

Chop the cooked giblets (neck meat, liver, heart, and gizzard) into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 7

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.

Step 8

Gradually whisk in the strained giblet broth (about 3 cups) and any reserved turkey drippings. Continue to stir to prevent lumps.

Step 9

Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.

Step 10

Add the chopped giblets to the gravy and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Serve warm over mashed potatoes, roast turkey, or stuffing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1631.3 grams (1631.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	904

Total Fat 63.80g	82%
Saturated Fat 24.60g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 511mg	170%
Sodium 3796mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 43.50g	16%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 48.80g	98%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1083mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.9%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 18.4%