Ultimate Turkey Gravy Recipe: Rich & Savory Holiday Gravy

Ingredients

• 1.25 pounds giblets and neck from turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 (1.2 ounce) packages dry turkey gravy mix
• 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth, or more as needed
• 1.75 cups turkey drippings
• 0.25 cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
• 0.5 cup milk, or as needed

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine turkey giblets, turkey neck, onion, celery, turkey gravy mix, and white pepper. Cover with chicken broth, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for 30 minutes.
2. Remove the turkey liver and set aside. Continue to simmer the stock for an additional 2 ½ hours to deepen the flavor.
3. Take out the remaining giblets from the stock and chop them finely along with the reserved liver; set aside. Strain the stock into a liquid measuring cup. Aim for about 3 cups; add more chicken broth if needed. Pour the strained stock into a clean saucepan. Discard the strained turkey neck and cooked vegetables.
4. Once the turkey is roasted, pour the pan drippings into a bowl or fat separator and skim off any excess fat. Whisk quick-mixing flour into the drippings until a smooth mixture forms, then whisk this flour mixture into the stock in the saucepan. Bring the gravy to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the chopped giblets. Stir in milk until you achieve the desired smoothness and consistency.

Nutrition

• Calories: 229 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 143 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 42 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g