Recipe: Turkey Giblet Gravy 🦃🍲
Description: Don’t discard the potato water after cooking potatoes; utilize it to craft a delicious giblet gravy, perfect for enhancing the flavors of your turkey dishes.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 12-14
- Category: Sauces
- Keywords: Beef Organ Meats, Meat, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Seasoned flour |
| 2 | Onion |
| 1 | Water |
| 2 | Flour |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Pepper |
| 1 | Potato (for water) |
| 4 | Turkey giblets |
Instructions:
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Prepare Giblets:
- Clean the turkey giblets thoroughly.
- Cut the giblets into small, manageable pieces.
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Coat Giblets:
- In a bowl, toss the giblets in seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the coated giblets in the hot oil until they turn golden brown and crisp, creating a flavorful crust.
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Simmer Giblets:
- Transfer the seared giblets to a pot.
- Add chopped onion and water to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 1 hour, or until the giblets are tender and infused with flavor.
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Prepare Gravy Base:
- While the giblets simmer, prepare the base for the gravy.
- Pour off any surplus fat from the roasting pan, ensuring to leave approximately 1/2 cup of fat in the pan.
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Create Roux:
- Blend the 1/2 cup of fat from the roasting pan with 2 tablespoons of flour in a separate skillet.
- Cook and stir the mixture over medium heat until it turns a velvety brown color, approximately 10 minutes.
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Season and Thicken:
- Season the roux with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked giblets along with any accumulated juices to the skillet.
- Slowly pour in the reserved potato water, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
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Simmer and Thicken:
- Allow the gravy to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency and becomes smooth and clear.
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Serve:
- Once the gravy has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
- Serve the turkey giblet gravy hot alongside your favorite turkey dishes.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 43
- Fat Content: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 2.4mg
- Sodium: 195.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.8g
Enjoy the rich and savory flavors of this homemade turkey giblet gravy, created using simple ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Perfect for elevating your holiday meals or adding depth to weeknight dinners!
