Giblet Gravy

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Cut turkey neck in half. Set liver aside.
  • 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.
  • Mix flour and butter together to form a thick paste.
  • 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.