Cajun Turkey Gravy

This Cajun-style turkey gravy recipe is adapted from everyone's favorite fast-food version. It is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any turkey meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 52 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth
• 1 package of giblets and neck from a turkey
• 1 pinch dried parsley flakes
• 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup cooked turkey, cut into small cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place giblets and neck in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer giblets and neck to a cutting board.

Step 2

Finely mince heart, liver, and gizzard meat; reserve 1/3 cup minced giblet meat. Remove meat from neck; finely mince. Mash neck meat in a mortar with a pestle.

Step 3

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute. Pour water and broth into saucepan; immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour until smooth.

Step 4

Stir cubed turkey meat, 1/3 cup minced giblet meat, mashed neck meat, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley flakes into broth mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thick, 30 to 35 minutes.