- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. …
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. If the gravy is too thick, add more broth.
- Season gravy with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Furthermore,What can I use instead of turkey gizzard in gravy?
If your gravy recipe uses the turkey liver as well as the gizzard and heart, a couple chicken livers would be a fine substitute. (For maximum awesomeness, though, definitely use the pan drippings too!)
Secondly,Where are the giblets located on a Turkey?
Scott Miller/Demand Media. Locate the giblet package inside either the main cavity of the bird or in the neck cavity, located between the wings of the turkey. Set it aside with the neck to open and cook separately. This package will include the liver, gizzard and heart.
Consequently,What to do with the neck and giblets of a Turkey?
You can cook the neck and giblets in a small saucepan of boiling water or throw them away. You can also save the neck and giblets to cook with the carcass of the turkey later for soup stock. Cook giblets and add them to the stuffing mix, either for inside the turkey or to be baked separately.
Do you need giblets to make turkey gravy?
Whole Foods usually has fresh turkey stock or you can make your own with turkey wings. If you want giblets, you can just buy the livers and such from the supermarket or a butcher. I used to make gravy as others regardless of what sort of poultry and use the drippings. Couple that with the stock, you should get great flavors.