Mom's Giblet Gravy

My mother has made this old-fashioned giblet gravy every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember! It is delicious with turkey and mashed potatoes. Start making this while the turkey is cooking since it requires about two hours of simmering.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 180 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 turkey neck and giblets
• 2 large white onions, sliced
• ½ cup celery leaves
• ½ cup turkey drippings, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut turkey neck in half. Set liver aside.

Step 2

Combine neck, giblets, broth, onions, carrots, wine, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add liver and simmer for 30 minutes more.

Step 3

Mix flour and butter together to form a thick paste.

Step 4

Remove and discard neck and giblets. Strain broth, pressing vegetables to extract liquid. Discard vegetables. Add turkey drippings. Add flour mixture gradually and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook until desired thickness is reached, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.