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    Home | Christmas Recipes

    Giblet Gravy Recipe From Scratch

    Dated: September 11, 2019 Last Modified: November 18, 2022 by Sarah Mock 2 Comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

    Creamy, rich and full of flavor this Thanksgiving gravy simmers on the stove while the turkey roasts and is quickly finished while the bird rests before carving. 
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    Turkey giblet gravy is an easy recipe to make and a classic side dish to serve alongside turkey. Learn the simple steps of how to make giblet gravy from scratch using turkey drippings and giblets to get the perfect turkey gravy.

    Creamy, rich and full of flavor this Thanksgiving gravy simmers on the stove while the turkey cooks and is quickly finished while the bird rests before carving.

    Drizzle it over Thanksgiving turkey, make a pool of gravy in your mashed potatoes or pour over turkey poutine, this simple recipe will be a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu year after year. 

    Ingredients need to make giblet gravy

    giblet gravy recipe with chunks of giblets being lifted from the gravy boat
    • Turkey giblets
    • Meat drippings from the turkey pan
    • water
    • celery
    • carrots
    • onion
    • bay leaf
    • herbs such as parsley, rosemary and sage
    • salt and black pepper

    How to make homemade giblet gravy:

    giblets cooked and diced on a cutting board
    1. While the turkey is roasting in the oven, in a medium saucepan warm 2 tablespoons of butter and brown the giblets in along with the turkey neck and if you have a spatchcocked turkey, the backbone. 
    2. To the saucepan add the rest of the ingredients.
    3. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low while the turkey roasts in the oven.
    4. After removing the turkey from the oven and transferring it to a serving platter to rest, add ¼ cup of flour to the bottom of the roasting pan and whisk to make a roux with the turkey pan drippings in the bottom of the pan.
    5. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop and over medium heat, whisk and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    6. Remove the giblets from the giblet broth and finely chop the giblets.
    7. Strain the giblet broth discarding the vegetables, neck and backbone. 
    8. Slowly pour the giblet broth into the roasting pan, whisking as your pour.
    9. Stir constantly as the gravy thickens. 
    10. If you find you have made a thick gravy, the best way to fix that is to add a splash of chicken broth, turkey broth or vegetable broth to loosen the gravy. 
    11. Serve in a preheated gravy boat with your Thanksgiving meal. 
    giblet gravy recipe in a white serving dish with ladle

    Thanksgiving Turkey Preparations Tips:

    • How to thaw a frozen turkey 
    • Turkey brine recipe
    • Juicy turkey recipe
    • Sous vide turkey breast
    • Spatchcock turkey  <--- fastest way to cook a turkey
    • How to carve a turkey breast

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    What is a giblet in a turkey?

    The giblets of a turkey include the heart, liver, gizzard of the turkey. These organs along with the neck are usually found in a  bag and this bag needs to be removed from the cavity of the turkey before roasting the turkey. 

    Can you use giblets to make gravy?

    A lot of traditional turkey gravies will have giblets as part of the ingredients. The addition of the cooked heart and liver to the gravy will add not only flavor to the gravy but an added boost of iron.

    Can giblet gravy be frozen?

    Giblet gravy can be frozen and easily reheated. I will freeze leftover gravy by cooling it completely before portioning it out into individual portions. Freeze in freezer safe bags, removing as much air as possible. 

    How do you keep gravy warm on the table?

    There is nothing worse than cold gravy on the Thanksgiving table. To keep the gravy warm I will first warm the gravy boat with hot water for about 5 minutes. Or, you can use an insulated gravy boat to keep the gravy warm. 

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    Giblet Gravy Recipe

    Sarah Mock
    Creamy, rich and full of flavor this Thanksgiving gravy simmers on the stove while the turkey roasts and is quickly finished while the bird rests before carving. 
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Additional Time 10 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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    Course Side Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 75 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Turkey giblets
    • Turkey neck
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 4 cups water
    • 2 stalks celery (roughly chopped)
    • 2 carrots (roughly chopped)
    • 1 onion (roughly chopped)
    • 2 bay leafs
    • ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
    • 3 sprigs rosemary
    • 8-10 sage leaves
    • salt and peppersalt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    How to cook giblets for gravy:

    • While the turkey is roasting in the oven, in a medium saucepan warm 2 tablespoons of butter and brown the giblets along with the turkey neck.
    • To the saucepan add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the water.
    • Stir to cook the vegetables for a few minutes until soft and the vegetables start to take on color.
    • Add the water to the pot and bring to a simmer.
    • Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low while the turkey roasts in the oven.

    How to make giblet gravy:

    • After removing the turkey from the oven and transferring it to a serving platter to rest, add ¼ cup of flour to the bottom of the roasting pan and whisk to make a roux with the turkey dripping in the bottom of the pan.
    • Place the roasting pan on the stovetop and over medium heat, whisk and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Remove the giblets from the giblet broth and finely chop the giblets.
    • Strain the giblet broth discarding the vegetables, neck and backbone. 
    • Slowly pour the giblet broth into the roasting pan, whisking as your pour.
    • Stir constantly as the gravy thickens. 
    • Serve with your favorite Thanksgiving meal. 

    Notes

    If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth, turkey broth or vegetable broth to loosen the gravy. 
    To keep the gravy warm I will first warm the gravy boat with hot water for about 5 minutes.
    Or, you can use an insulated gravy boat to keep the gravy warm. 
    How do you keep gravy warm on the table?
    There is nothing worse than cold gravy on the Thanksgiving table. To keep the gravy warm I will first warm the gravy boat with hot water for about 5 minutes. Or, you can use an insulated gravy boat to keep the gravy warm. 
    Can giblet gravy be frozen?
    Giblet gravy can be frozen and easily reheated. I will freeze leftover gravy by cooling it completely before portioning it out into individual portions. Freeze in freezer-safe bags, removing as much air as possible. 
    How to cook giblets for gravy:
    1. While the turkey is roasting in the oven, in a medium saucepan warm 2 tablespoons of butter and brown the giblets in along with the turkey neck and if you have a spatchcocked turkey, the backbone. 
    2. To the saucepan add the rest of the ingredients.
    3. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low while the turkey roasts in the oven.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 cupCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5596IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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