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Turkey Giblet Broth Makes Better Gravy

Ever wonder what you can do with the giblets you pull out from your raw turkey?  A thrifty Abbey Cook makes use of all parts of the turkey, so make a broth which will give a flavour boost for your Turkey Pan Gravy.
Course Pantry Basic
Cuisine English, Victorian
Keyword Downton Abbey Recipes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 Turkey neck,gizzard, tail, and heart
  • 1 tbsp. EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 large onion roughly chopped
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 large carrot roughly chopped
  • 2 large ribs celery, roughly chopped
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme and flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp. peppercorns

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the turkey neck into large pieces, cut the gizzard in half. Heat oil on a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the turkey parts, along with onion and salt. Cook gently for 20minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 4 cups cold water along with the carrot, celery, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer until the broth is flavorful, 30 to 40minutes.

Notes

Use the broth to make a more flavourful turkey pan gravy.