Turkey Gravy

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium high heat.

Step 2

Brown turkey giblets and neck for 5 mins. Cook onion for 3 min. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 mins.

Step 3

Cover and cook over low heat for 20 mins.

Step 4

Add broth and water, scrape pan bottom and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Add herbs and simmer, skimming foam from surface, for 30 minutes.

Step 6

Pour broth through fine mesh strainer. Reserve and dice heart and gizzard.

Step 7

Refrigerate broth and diced giblets until ready to use.

Step 8

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium low heat. Add flour, cook, stirring constantly, until nutty brown and fragrant, 10 to 15 mins.

Step 9

Bring reserved turkey broth to a simmer. Gradually add hot turkey broth to roux. Vigorous and constant whisking at this point is key to avoiding lumps.

Step 10

Reserve 1 cup of broth from deglazing roasting pan (use wine to deglaze roasting pan). Simmer gravy stirring occasionally and skimming scum from surface with spoon, until thickened, about 30 mins.

Step 11

Set aside covered, until turkey is done.