Turkey Gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 package of giblets and neck from a turkey
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cooked turkey, cut into small cubes
• 2 teaspoons milk
• 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch dried parsley flakes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• place giblets and neck in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. transfer giblets and neck to a cutting board.
• finely mince heart, liver, and gizzard meat; reserve 1/3 cup minced meat. remove meat from neck and finely mince. mash neck meat in a mortar with a pestle.
• heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. saute green bell pepper in hot oil until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute. pour water and broth into saucepan. immediately whisk cornstarch and flour into broth mixture until smooth.
• stir minced meat, mashed neck meat, cubed turkey, 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, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thick, 30 to 35 minutes.