Turkey Neck Gravy

Turkey Neck Gravy

from spendwithpennies.com
75 min
4 servings

Turkey neck gravy elevates any holiday feast with its rich and savory flavors!

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey necks (raw)
  • 1 large yellow onion (unpeeled and quartered)
  • 2 ribs celery (chopped)
  • 2 medium carrots (chopped)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 handful fresh herbs (any combination of parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, optional)
  • ½ cup turkey drippings ( * or butter)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • 4 cups turkey neck broth (above)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large heavy bottom pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey necks and cook until browned on both sides.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the ½ cup of fat from the turkey drippings or butter (or use a combination of both to make a total of ½ cup) over medium heat. Add the flour and sage and cook, while stirring, until the flour starts to lightly brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.