Giblet Gravy
Transform your holiday table with the rich, savory flavors of homemade Giblet Gravy, the ultimate complement to your Thanksgiving feast. This classic recipe makes use of turkey giblets—heart, liver, gizzard, and neck—simmered to perfection to create a deeply flavorful broth. A buttery roux forms the base, enriched with aromatic onions, fresh thyme, a touch of turkey drippings, and the finely chopped giblets for added texture. The result? A velvety, golden-brown gravy that adds a burst of flavor to mashed potatoes, roasted turkey, or stuffing. Ready in just over an hour, this traditional giblet gravy recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their holiday meal with a time-honored favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 set Turkey giblets (heart, liver, gizzard, and neck)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken or turkey stock (or water)
- 0.5 cups Drippings from roasted turkey
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons Fresh thyme (or dried thyme)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the turkey giblets (heart, liver, gizzard, and neck) thoroughly under cold water. Place them in a medium saucepan and add 4 cups of water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Once cooked, remove the giblets and neck from the stock. Strain and reserve the stock. Allow the giblets to cool slightly before finely chopping the heart, liver, and gizzard. Discard the neck or reserve it for another use.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the mixture is smooth and golden in color.
Gradually whisk in the reserved giblet stock, followed by the turkey drippings. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
Add the chopped giblets, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve warm over mashed potatoes, turkey, or stuffing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1044 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 4063 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 1144 mg | 24% | |
*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.
