Simmering turkey necks with veggies and savory seasonings makes a richly flavored broth that’s whisked into delicious velvety gravy! This gravy has so much flavor, plus it lets the chef use up the whole turkey.
What Are Turkey Necks?
(and Where Do You Find Them?)
Turkey necks are dark meat which is flavor packed. When preparing a whole turkey for roasting, the neck and giblets are often inside and should be removed before roasting. In this recipe, turkey necks are browned for flavor and used to make broth. You can add the giblets too if you’d like. The simmering part of this recipe can be done months ahead (and frozen), so the gravy is easy to prepare at meal time. You can buy packages of turkey necks in the refrigerator or freezer section of most grocery stores, they’re fairly inexpensive. If you don’t see them, ask the grocer.
Ingredients for Turkey Neck Gravy
Turkey Necks – Save the necks and giblets that are often packed in the cavity of the turkey! Most grocers will sell turkey necks separately, or you can order them in advance. Necks should be thawed before browning. Vegetables – Much like making turkey broth or stock, vegetables add flavor. Broth – Our family has always made this using reduced-sodium broth with the necks for an intense and flavorful gravy. If you’d prefer, you can use water and add bouillon cubes, but we do find boxed broth to give the best results. Seasonings/Herbs – Use fresh herbs if you have them. If not, dried herbs are just as good in this gravy recipe.
How to Make Turkey Neck Gravy
Storing Gravy
Don’t let gravy sit out at room temperature for more than two hours. Keep it in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop. Use the fat in place of butter, and be sure to scrape up any brown bits with a wooden spoon and cook them into the broth for more flavor! Freeze for up to 2-3 months in zippered bags or in ice cube trays so you can pop one or two out to add a punch of savory flavor to soups, stews, sandwiches, and stir-fries! Did you make this Turkey Neck Gravy? Leave us a comment and a rating below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
