Traditional Turkey Gravy
Prep & Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes • Yields: 1 serving
Ingredients:
Turkey Giblets from:
1 pkg. Fossil Farms' Turkey Whole Bird, any size from 8-10 lbs. to
20-22 lbs.
2 tbsp. salted butter
½ cup carrots, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
5 sprigs fresh thyme
5 cups water
1 cup or more turkey drippings
4 tbsp. flour
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Equipment:
Measuring cups and spoons
Stove
Fine mesh sieve
Whisk
Small mixing bowl
Medium saucepan
Method:
1.Remove giblets from turkey cavity and rinse in cold water.
2. Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add giblets to pan and brown them on both sides.
3. Add carrots, celery, and onion to pan. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Then, add garlic to pan and sauté for another minute or so.
4. Add bay leaf, thyme, and water to pan. Turn heat to low and simmer for a few hours with lid slightly offset to let some steam escape.
5. Once turkey is about ready to come out of the oven, strain giblets from stock. Discard giblets and set stock aside.
6. Gather at least one cup of turkey drippings from roasting pan and pour into a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add flour to form a roux and mix over heat for 2-3 minutes before adding stock to pan.
7. Stir until gravy thickens and add salt and pepper to taste.