Giblet Gravy

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, savory Southern classic that transforms pan drippings and giblets into a luxurious sauce
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Giblet Gravy

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5 Calories: 1127.1

Description

This traditional Southern giblet gravy is the ultimate comfort food companion for holiday turkey or chicken dinners. By blending flavorful pan drippings with tender, chopped giblets and a smooth cream of chicken base, you create a deeply savory and velvety sauce. It adds a layer of rich, home-style flavor that elevates dry leftovers into a gourmet meal. Perfect for smothering over mashed potatoes, stuffing, or sliced turkey, this gravy brings warmth and nostalgia to the table. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing recipe that ensures no part of the bird goes to waste while delivering maximum flavor in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place chopped giblets in a saucepan and cover with water or broth; simmer until tender, about 20-30 minutes, then drain and chop finely.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flour and cold broth until completely smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  4. Stir in the can of cream of chicken soup and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Fold in the chopped giblets, chopped hard-cooked eggs, and pan drippings (or melted butter).
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1127.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.0g84%
Saturated Fat 14.8g74%
Cholesterol 399.4mg134%
Sodium 368.3mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 122.7g246%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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