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Turkey giblet stock

Turkey giblet stock is the best base for a traditional turkey gravy.

Ingredients

1 giblets (giblets from one turkey)
1 onion (peeled and quartered)
1 carrot (peeled, sliced thick)
1 lf bay leaf
4 c water

Instructions

  1. If the turkey is frozen, remove the giblets as soon as it is feasible. It will defrost faster and there will be no chance for the giblets to spoil.
  2. Put the giblets in a pan with 2 1/4 cups (600 ml) water, the onion, carrots and bay leaves.
  3. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
  4. Strain and reserve.
Total time
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cooking time
60
Preparation time
10
Yield
1 batch

Notes

Use leftover stock for soups and casseroles.

Source

North American cuisine
challenging, roast, poultry
main meal, dinner, celebration
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