Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock

Name: Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 neck, giblets, and liver from a turkey; 6 cups water; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 onion, quartered; 2 tangerines, zested; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Rating: 4.65 stars

57 Ratings
35 Reviews
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This recipe is used to make Awesome Tangerine-Glazed Turkey with Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing--or your favorite gravy. To make life easy on Thanksgiving Day, prepare this stock in advance. (Note: This stock can be made up to two days in advance. Allow stock to cool completely, uncovered. Keep chilled in an airtight container, in refrigerator, until ready to use).

By Stacy M. Polcyn

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 30 mins

total:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

3 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 1 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 neck, giblets, and liver from a turkey
6 cups water
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, quartered
2 tangerines, zested
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Directions

Step 1
In a large saucepan, combine the neck and giblets (excluding the liver), 6 cups water, celery, carrot, onion, tangerine zest, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, skimming the froth occasionally, for 1 hour. Add liver and continue to cook at a bare simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

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Step 2
Strain the stock through a fine sieve into a bowl. Reserve the liver for Awesome Sausage, Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing (see Cook's Note). Reserve the neck and remaining giblets for the gravy. There should be about 3 cups of stock. If there is more, simmer the stock until it is reduced to about 3 cups; if there is less, add enough water to measure about 3 cups.

Cook's Notes:

I use this stock for my Awesome Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

407 calories; protein 49.7g; carbohydrates 26.6g; fat 10.7g; cholesterol 688.1mg; sodium 334.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (35)

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MACLEOD26

11/27/2005

I needed to make a stock in order to get gravy for my deep-fried turkey. This was so easy to make - made the whole house smell wonderful - and also made a tasty gravy. Read More

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Jayme

12/24/2007

Bland. No flavor at all. My turkey didn't come with a liver so all I had was the neck and giblets so maybe that had something to do with it but I had to ad 3 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon just to get it to taste like something. Read More

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57 Ratings

5 star values: 45
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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MACLEOD26

11/27/2005

I needed to make a stock in order to get gravy for my deep-fried turkey. This was so easy to make - made the whole house smell wonderful - and also made a tasty gravy. Read More

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(29)

MERRIMAN

10/09/2003

Very easy to make Read More

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(24)

DMB4LIFE

11/27/2004

I made this for Thanksgiving along with the Awesome Stuffing recipe and it was no fuss...very good. You could tell it was made from scratch! Thanks for sharing. Read More

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(21)

BULLCRUNCH

10/09/2003

I made this as directed to go with the "Awesome Sausage Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing" as called for. It was not as much fuss as I thought it would be and the results were fantastic. Read More

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(17)

Dianne

11/27/2009

It smells like Thanksgiving in here! This stock was so good and easy a great way to use those giblets! I used this recipe to make the "Savory Turkey Gravy" recipe from this site so I did eliminate the tangerine zest because I wasn't sure I wanted citrusy gravy. Read More

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Funston Foods

12/01/2009

This turned out wonderfully! I have never tried to make my own turkey stock and this made for an amazing gravy! It made my gravy really flavorful and much less SALTY. I will be doing this every year although I have to admit I didn't add the liver... just couldn't do it. Read More

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JanL

11/24/2010

I have made this stock and the accompanied stuffing for the last several years. I was freaking out because I misplaced my recipe folder. Thank goodness I was able to remember where this was on the Internet because this stock is amazing and wonderful for a beginner. And the apple/sausage stuffing it goes with is perfection as well! Read More

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Katie

01/21/2010

I've been a vegetarian for 21 years!!! Faced with a neck and bag of giblets I was mortified! If I can do this anyone can. Gonna attempt a turkey stew now...wish me luck carnivores! P.S. No I won't be eating it. Read More

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OCFoodLvr

11/22/2006

Great stock recipe! I made it for use with the Awesome Sausage Apple and Cranberry Stuffing. Very easy to make and everyone loved the way it smelled while it was simmering. Read More

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Jayme

12/24/2007

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Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Calories: 406.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 99 %

carbohydrates: 9 %

dietary fiber: 24 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 229 %

vitamin a iu: 583 %

niacin equivalents: 200 %

vitamin b6: 83 %

vitamin c: 65 %

folate: 221 %

calcium: 15 %

iron: 99 %

magnesium: 32 %

potassium: 36 %

sodium: 13 %

thiamin: 33 %

calories from fat:

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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MACLEOD26

11/27/2005

I needed to make a stock in order to get gravy for my deep-fried turkey. This was so easy to make - made the whole house smell wonderful - and also made a tasty gravy.

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MERRIMAN

10/09/2003

Very easy to make

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DMB4LIFE

11/27/2004

I made this for Thanksgiving along with the Awesome Stuffing recipe and it was no fuss...very good. You could tell it was made from scratch! Thanks for sharing.

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(21)

BULLCRUNCH

10/09/2003

I made this as directed to go with the "Awesome Sausage Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing" as called for. It was not as much fuss as I thought it would be and the results were fantastic.

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(17)

Dianne

11/27/2009

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Funston Foods

12/01/2009

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JanL

11/24/2010

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Katie

01/21/2010

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OCFoodLvr

11/22/2006

Great stock recipe! I made it for use with the Awesome Sausage Apple and Cranberry Stuffing. Very easy to make and everyone loved the way it smelled while it was simmering.

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Jayme