Turkey Gravy

17 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Turkey backbone, neck bone and wing tips, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey parts; brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until browned and softened, 6-8 minutes.
  2. 2
    Return turkey parts to Dutch oven. Pour in broth; stir in parsley, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  3. 3
    Strain broth; discard bones, vegetables, bay leaves and peppercorns. Return broth to pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Whisk cornstarch mixture into broth until thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients.

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