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Southern Giblet Gravy

Southern Giblet Gravy Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 124
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb turkey giblets (hearts, gizzards, liver)
  • 1 small onion, divided
  • 1 celery rib, halved
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage or 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine giblets, onion half, celery, and 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until giblets are tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours for turkey, about 1 hour for chicken). Remove giblets, strain broth, and reserve 4 cups.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Sprinkle in flour, whisk constantly until deep golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in reserved broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Chop the cooked giblets and hard-boiled eggs. Stir them into the gravy along with sage, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle into a serving dish and serve hot.

Notes

The giblets can be simmered a day ahead and refrigerated in their broth. Reheat gently before proceeding. If the gravy thickens after sitting, stir in a little warm broth.