Cajun Turkey Gravy

Name: Cajun Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 1 package of giblets and neck from a turkey; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste; 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper; 2 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cooked turkey, cut into small cubes; 2 teaspoons milk; 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon onion powder; 1 pinch dried parsley flakes

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An adaptation of that fast-food gravy that we love, making it suitable for Thanksgiving dinners.

Recipe by Doug O'Florida

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

1 package of giblets and neck from a turkey
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
2 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup cooked turkey, cut into small cubes
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch dried parsley flakes

Directions

Place giblets and neck in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer giblets and neck to a cutting board.
Finely mince heart, liver, and gizzard meat; reserve 1/3 cup minced meat. Remove meat from neck and finely mince. Mash neck meat in a mortar with a pestle.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute green bell pepper in hot oil until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute. Pour water and broth into saucepan. Immediately whisk cornstarch and flour into broth mixture until smooth.
Stir minced meat, mashed neck meat, cubed turkey, milk, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley flakes into broth mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thick, 30 to 35 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute low-sodium chicken broth for the turkey broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52	Calories
2g	Fat
3g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 374mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 2mg	11%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 91mg	2%

* 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.