Giblet Gravy

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • giblets, liver and neck from 1 turkey
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1/3 cup mined celery
  • 1/3 cup peeled and minced carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 4 tsp flour
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

in a medium, heavy pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the giblets, liver and turkey neck and cook, stirring until brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic and saute an additional 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with the white wine, stirring to incorporate any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Add the chicken stock, thyme sprig and any reserved juices form the bottom of the roasting pan, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Strain

Step 6

Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.