Best 12 Easy Giblet Stock Recipes

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Giblet stock, a flavorful and versatile broth made from the edible giblets of poultry, is a culinary treasure often overlooked. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your kitchen adventures, this easy-to-follow guide will introduce you to the art of crafting a rich and delicious giblet stock. Discover how to transform humble giblets into a culinary gold, adding depth and umami to your favorite soups, stews, gravies, and more. With step-by-step instructions and variations for chicken, turkey, and duck giblets, this comprehensive guide ensures you'll master the art of making giblet stock like a pro.

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EASY GIBLET STOCK



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Use this flavorful stock to make our Riesling Gravy and Porcini, Chestnut, and Sausage Stuffing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes about 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Neck, heart, and gizzard from turkey
3 celery stalks, halved crosswise
3 carrots, halved crosswise
1 medium onion, quartered
8 ounces white mushrooms, halved
4 quarts (16 cups) water
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
12 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1 tablespoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a stockpot on high. Add turkey parts, and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover partially. Simmer gently, skimming foam from surface as needed, for two hours.
  • Pour stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Place bowl in an ice-water bath to cool. Stock can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

GIBLET GRAVY I



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My Mother has been making this gravy every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners for about 50 years. It's really good on mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing and the turkey.

Provided by Mary48

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Turkey Gravy Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 giblets from a turkey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 stalk celery, halved
¼ yellow onion
1 quart water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 hard-cooked eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, simmer the giblets, salt, pepper, bouillon, celery and onion in 1 quart of water for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Discard celery, onion and gizzard. Chop liver and neck meat and return to pan. Add chicken broth or if you have a turkey, use drippings (about 1 1/2 cups and 1 can of chicken broth).
  • Chop eggs and add to broth. Mix cornstarch and milk together and slowly add to broth. Stir well until thickened. Reduce heat to low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 130.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

TURKEY GIBLET GRAVY



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 2h55m

Yield 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 turkey neck, reserved from turkey and cut in half
1 turkey backbone, reserved from turkey and cut in half
1 set giblets, reserved from turkey
1 small onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, quartered
1 stalk celery, quartered
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups water
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the giblet stock: Heat the oil in a 6 1/2-quart stockpot over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the neck and backbone and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until browned. Add the giblets, onion, carrot, celery and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in the water and add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and black peppercorns.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the stock reduces to 3 cups.
  • Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer and cool slightly. Discard all solids but the giblets. Chop the giblets and set aside.
  • For the giblet gravy: Place 2 cups of the giblet stock in a 4-quart saucier over medium heat.
  • Combine 1/2 cup of cool stock with the all-purpose flour in a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously until starch dissolves and no lumps remain.
  • Gradually add the flour slurry to stock, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened slightly.
  • Combine the remaining 1/2 cup of cool stock with the potato starch in the lidded jar and shake vigorously until the starch dissolves and no lumps remain.
  • Turn off the heat, remove the saucier from the burner and whisk until the liquid temperature decreases to 190 degrees F. Return to low heat and whisk in the potato starch slurry, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes to heat through and thicken, then season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Add the chopped giblets and stir to combine. Keep warm in a thermos until ready to serve.

OLD FASHIONED GIBLET STUFFING



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If you like an old fashioned stuffing, then this one's for you.

Provided by BURPS

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 sack giblets from one turkey
1 cup diced celery
½ cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
8 cups dry bread cubes
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Chop giblets and cook in butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes. Stir in celery and onion and cook until tender, but not brown. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Place bread crumbs in a large bowl. Toss with giblet mixture and enough broth to lightly moisten the bread. Use stuffing to stuff an 18 pound turkey, or bake separately, in a 2 quart dish, covered, 40 to 45 minutes in a 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 117.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 478.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SIMPLE GIBLET STOCK



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This simple giblet stock adds exquisite flavor to our Roasted Dry-Brined Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Giblets and neck reserved from 1 turkey
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, scrubbed and coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 fresh bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 cups cold water

Steps:

  • Put all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and gently simmer, skimming foam from surface as needed, until reduced to 4 cups, about 2 hours. Strain, and discard solids. Use immediately, or cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

GIBLET GRAVY II



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This old fashioned giblet turkey gravy recipe is very easy to prepare.

Provided by Bode

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Turkey Gravy Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons turkey drippings
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups turkey stock
¼ cup cooked turkey giblets, chopped
½ tablespoon chopped fresh sage
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat pan drippings in a large skillet over medium heat; gradually add flour and stir until golden brown.
  • Slowly whisk in turkey stock until blended and smooth. Stir in giblets, and season with sage, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 147.7 mg

TURKEY GIBLET GRAVY



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Yummy turkey gravy we serve at Thanksgiving.

Provided by Bryn Audrey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Turkey Gravy Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package of giblets and neck from turkey, excluding liver
4 cups water
1 cup turkey drippings
6 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup cold water
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place turkey giblets and neck into a saucepan with 4 cups water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer until broth is reduced to 3 cups, about 1 hour. Strain broth and reserve 1/2 cup of giblets; chop.
  • Combine giblet broth and turkey drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch in 1/2 cup cold water in a bowl until smooth. Whisk cornstarch into stock and drippings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir chopped giblets and hard-cooked egg into the gravy. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 140.8 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AWESOME TURKEY GIBLET STOCK



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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).

Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 688.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

GIBLET STOCK



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Turkey giblets are edible when properly prepared and are the secret to a flavorful gravy. Use this easy recipe for our Perfect Roast Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Giblets (heart, gizzard, and liver) and neck, reserved from turkey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 rib celery with leaves, stalk cut into 1/4-inch cubes, leaves roughly chopped
1 small leek, trimmed, washed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 dried bay leaf

Steps:

  • Trim any fat or membrane from giblets. The liver should not have the gallbladder, a small green sac, attached. If it is, trim off carefully, removing part of the liver if necessary. Do not pierce sac; the liquid it contains is very bitter. Rinse giblets and neck; pat dry.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, celery and leaves, and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; cook another 5 minutes. Add 4 cups water, bay leaf, gizzard, heart, and neck (do not add liver; it needs to be cooked separately or it makes the stock bitter). Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, or until gizzard is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • Meanwhile, chop the liver finely. Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add liver and cook, stirring constantly, 4 to 6 minutes, until liver no longer releases any blood and is fully cooked. Set aside.
  • After 45 minutes of simmering, the liquid should reduce to about 2 1/2 cups. If it has not, increase the heat and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Strain broth. Chop gizzard and heart very fine and add to strained broth along with chopped liver. Pick meat off neck and add to broth. Set aside until needed for gravy.

GIBLET GRAVY



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We're about to let you in on a secret: The key to smooth and richly flavored turkey gravy lies within the bird itself. We're talking about the giblets. Giblet gravy turns out meaty and luscious, and you can certainly pull it off-even on your first try. We'll show you how it's done with this surefire recipe. Once you get a taste of the depth of flavor that results from turning those odd bits into gravy, you'll never look back. Mashed potatoes and biscuits will forever be better, and your guests will certainly be satisfied!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Turkey giblets (from whole turkey, thawed if frozen)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Drippings from roasted turkey
About 1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton), if needed
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, place giblets (except liver); add enough water to cover. Add celery, onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours or until giblets are tender. Add liver during last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Drain giblet mixture, reserving broth and giblets. Discard celery and onion.
  • After removing turkey from roasting pan, remove 1/2 cup drippings (turkey juices and fat); reserve. Pour remaining drippings into 2-cup measuring cup; add enough giblet broth and chicken broth to measure 2 cups; set aside.
  • Place reserved 1/2 cup drippings in roasting pan or 12-inch skillet. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly and scraping up brown bits in pan, until smooth and browned. Gradually stir in 2 cups broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Remove meat from neck; finely chop meat and giblets and add to gravy if desired. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY GIBLET STOCK



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     turkey     Thanksgiving     Celery     Carrot     White Wine     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Neck and giblets (excluding liver) from turkey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups water
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Pat neck and giblets dry. Heat oil in a heavy medium pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown neck and giblets, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add vegetables and garlic and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add wine and boil 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 4 1/2 cups, 45 minutes to 1 hour. (If you have less, add water; if you have more, continue to reduce.) Strain through a large sieve into a large bowl, discarding solids. Skim off and discard fat.

GIBLET STOCK



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Giblets, which are the heart, gizzard, and liver of turkeys and other fowl, along with the neck, can be used to make a rich stock for homemade gravy. The liver should be cooked separately before being added to the stock, or it will make it too bitter. To save time, you can make this stock while your turkey is roasting.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Giblets and neck, reserved from turkey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 stalk celery with leaves, stalk cut into 1/4-inch pieces, leaves roughly chopped
1 small leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, washed well and drained
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups water
1 dried bay leaf

Steps:

  • Trim any fat or membrane from the giblets. The liver should not have the gallbladder (a small green sac) attached. If it is, trim it off carefully, removing bits of the liver if necessary. Do not pierce the sac; the liquid it contains is very bitter. Rinse giblets and neck, and pat dry.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and leek. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add the water, bay leaf, gizzard, heart, and neck (do not add the liver). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a full simmer. Cook until gizzard is tender when pierced with a paring knife, about 45 minutes. Transfer gizzard, heart, and neck to a plate, and set aside. The liquid should be released to about 3 cups; if not, raise the heat, and cook 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop liver. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add liver, and cook, stirring constantly, until it no longer releases any blood, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Strain stock through a fine sieve into an airtight container, discarding bay leaf; let stand until grease rises to the top, and skim off with a large spoon. Finely chop gizzard and heart, and pull meat from neck; add to stock along with reserved liver. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh giblets: Fresh giblets will produce a more flavorful stock. Look for giblets that are plump and have no signs of spoilage.
  • Clean the giblets thoroughly: Rinse the giblets under cold water and remove any feathers or other debris. Be sure to remove the gall bladder from the liver, as it can make the stock bitter.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and depth to the stock. Common vegetables used in giblet stock include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Season the stock well: Season the stock with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. Bay leaves, thyme, and parsley are all good choices.
  • Simmer the stock for at least 2 hours: Simmering the stock for at least 2 hours will allow the flavors to develop and the stock to become rich and flavorful.
  • Strain the stock: Once the stock has finished simmering, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. You can also skim off any fat from the surface of the stock.
  • Use the stock immediately or store it for later use: Giblet stock can be used immediately in soups, stews, and other dishes. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Giblet stock is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a batch of homemade giblet stock on hand at all times.

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