Description
Giblet Gravy Remix elevates classic holiday sauce with rich, hearty turkey drippings and tender chopped giblets. Silky smooth and deeply flavorful, this gravy brings Southern comfort to your table with luxurious depth and traditional charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups turkey drippings, stock, broth, or a combination
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold water or cold broth
Giblet Ingredients:
- 1 turkey giblets (including neck, liver, gizzard, heart)
- ½ onion, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dry
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cleanse the offal thoroughly under cool running water, placing them in a medium saucepan alongside quartered onions, celery segments, a single bay leaf, and aromatic poultry seasoning.
- Pour enough turkey stock or drippings to cover the ingredients, then elevate the heat until the liquid reaches a robust boil.
- Reduce temperature to a gentle simmer, secure the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the mixture to slowly infuse for approximately 60 minutes.
- After cooking, carefully strain the aromatic liquid, preserving both the broth and the tender giblets. Remove and discard bones, herbs, and vegetable remnants.
- Finely dice the cooked giblet meat, ensuring uniform, small pieces for a smooth texture.
- In a separate heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat (around 350°F/175°C). If available, incorporate reserved turkey fat to enhance richness.
- Sprinkle all-purpose flour into the melted fat, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until the mixture develops a light golden hue and releases a nutty fragrance.
- Gradually introduce the reserved giblet broth, whisking methodically to prevent lumps and create a silky consistency.
- Incorporate the chopped giblet pieces, allowing the gravy to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed for optimal flavor balance.
Notes
- Save time by rinsing giblets before starting the simmering process, which helps remove any unwanted particles and ensures a cleaner broth.
- Use a gravy separator to easily distinguish between fat and flavorful drippings, preventing a greasy final product and maximizing taste.
- Chopping giblets finely creates a smoother texture and distributes meat evenly throughout the gravy, enhancing each spoonful with rich flavor.
- Cook the roux until lightly browned to develop a deeper, nuttier taste that adds complexity to the gravy’s overall profile.
- Whisk broth and drippings gradually to prevent lumps, creating a silky-smooth consistency that coats food beautifully.
- Season carefully at the end, tasting and adjusting salt and pepper to achieve a perfectly balanced gravy that complements your main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg