Homemade Turkey Gravy for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Turkey neck and giblets (1 pound)
• Butter (1/4 cup)
• Olive oil (¼ cup)
• Onion, chopped (1 cup)
• Carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• Celery, chopped (1 cup)
• All-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
• Turkey broth (4 cups)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or sage) (optional)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2/5 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large saucepan, brown the turkey neck and giblets in olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the butter, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually whisk in the turkey broth until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. Discard the solids.
7. Let the gravy rest for a few minutes to thicken further before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 100 per serving
• Fat: 5 grams
• Saturated Fat: 2 grams
• Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
• Sodium: 200 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 10 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner
• Easily customizable with your favorite herbs and spices
• Can be made ahead of time

User Comments:

• "This gravy is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. It really took my turkey dinner to the next level."
• "I love how easy this gravy is to make. It's so much better than anything I've bought at the store."
• "I'm not usually a gravy fan, but this one is so good. It's definitely worth the effort to make."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a turkey neck and giblets, you can use chicken necks or chicken bouillon cubes.
• To thicken the gravy further, you can mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and whisk it into the simmering gravy.
• Let the gravy rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.