Giblet gravy, a gravy made with the choicest pieces of the bird, is thequeenof gravies.

So full of wonderful flavor from the giblets and drippings.

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What Are Giblets?

A ladleful of giblet Gravy

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Giblets are comprised of the heart, gizzard, liver, and neck of the chicken or turkey.

They are often found in a small bundle inside the cavity of the whole bird.

The giblets are bigger, and there’s more meat to put in the gravy.

A turkey neck, heart, gizzard, and liver resting on a wooden surface

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As a workaround, try one of these two things.

All of the other ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten free.

On a turkey, some of the giblets may be found in the neck cavity as well.

Giblet gravy with a ladle taking a spoonful out of the bowl

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One traditional option is the addition of chopped hard boiled eggs to the gravy.

When hot, add the giblets to the pan.

Brown them on all sides.

Giblets cooking in a pot

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Add the garlic and saute another minute.

Add the bay leaf, thyme and water.

Bring to a simmer.

Chopped vegetables added to the giblets cooking in a pot

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Set aside the stock.

Remove the giblets from the sieve.

Finely mince the giblet meat.

Giblets boiling with chopped vegetables and herbs

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Once the bird is done, move it to a cutting board to let it rest.

Pour off the excess fat (all but a tablespoon or two) from the roasting pan.

Set the roasting pan over two burners of the stovetop set over medium heat.

Giblet mixture being poured into a strainer to remove the solid pieces

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Add the flour (or cornstarch slurry) and whisk it into the drippings.

Stir in the minced giblets.

Let cook for a few minutes, stirring while cooking.

A baking dish with excess bird drippings and fat

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Add the strained giblet stock to the pan drippings and giblets and mix well to combine.

Bring to a boil and stir constantly until the gravy thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of mustard (to taste).

A spatula scraping off the turkey drippings and fat and mixing it with flour

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Check for salt and add more salt to taste if needed.

Serve it as-is, or puree the gravy in a blender for a smoother texture.

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A mixed giblet gravy mixture resting on a baking dish

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