Turkey gravy

 
                                TURKEY GRAVY
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Poultry                          Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Onion, sliced
    2       c            Pan juices (add water if
                         -nec. to make 2C)
      1/2   c            Skimmed turkey fat
    1       c            Half and half
 
   Turkey giblets and neck
   Celery leaves
   4Tbs brandy
   
   Remove liver and set aside. In saucepan, cover giblets
   and meck with lightly salted cold water; add a few
   celery leaves and onion slices. Cover and simmer 1
   hour; add liver and simmer 20-30 minutes. Remove and
   chop giblets. Discard neck. Reserve 2 C broth. Skim
   1/2C turkey fat from pan juices. Gather 2C juices,
   adding water if nec. to make 2C. Combine turkey fat
   with 1/2 C flour in saucepan. Begin heating. Whisk in
   broth and juices. Whisk in half and half. Stir in
   giblets. Cook until thickened and bubbly, then  1
   minute more. Stir in brandy.
   
   This makes tons of gravy....plenty for leftovers. You
   can easily cut the recipe in half.
   
   Someone asked for a good gravy recipe. Gail posted one
   last year that I "fiddled" with a bit....it has become
   my all time favorite....
   
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