Originally published Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Recipe: Basic Turkey Broth and Savory Gravy
About 3 cups broth and 2 cups gravy Broth for gravy: Neck and gizzards from 14- to 16-pound turkey 6 cups liquid (water or a combination...
About 3 cups broth and 2 cups gravy
Broth for gravy:
- Neck and gizzards from
- 14- to 16-pound turkey
- 6 cups liquid (water or a combination of water and chicken broth)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 shallots, quartered
- ½ carrot, coarsely chopped
- ½ celery rib, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, each about 3 inches long
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- Optional: ½ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Gravy:
- 3 cups broth
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 6 tablespoons liquid (water or combination of water and broth)
- 1/3 cup degreased roast turkey drippings
- Salt and black pepper to taste
1. To prepare broth: In a 3 ½-quart saucepan, combine neck and gizzards (don't include turkey liver), liquid, garlic, shallots, carrot, celery, peppercorns, parsley and rosemary. Bring to a boil and skim the surface. Reduce heat and simmer slowly 45 minutes. Taste the broth and add salt as necessary. Strain and measure — there should be about 3 cups broth. Cool and refrigerate if not using right away. (If baking turkey stuffing in a casserole dish, reserve ¾ cup broth for moistening.)
2. To prepare gravy: Pour broth into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk together flour and liquid; slowly whisk into broth. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Set aside.
3. Reheat gravy base. Whisk in degreased drippings and simmer a few minutes to blend. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
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