Turkey Giblet Stock

From EatingWell:  November/December 2007Subscribe Now!

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This easy turkey stock adds great flavor to the gravy, but you can use chicken broth instead with good results.


Turkey Giblet Stock Recipe

About 4 cups

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Ingredients

  • Neck and giblets from a 10- to 12-pound turkey
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Preparation

  1. Combine neck and giblets (except liver), water, onion, carrot and celery in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add bay leaf, thyme and peppercorns. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming and discarding any foam, for 1 hour.
  2. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl and let cool. Discard solids.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.

Nutrition Note: After straining, the stock has few calories (about 25) and negligible nutrients except sodium (about 23 mg) per cup.

Recipe Categories

Season
Fall
Winter
Meal/Course
Dinner

Main Ingredient
Turkey
Servings
4
Total Time
More than 1 hour
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Low carbohydrate
Diabetes appropriate
Ethnic/Regional
American
Type of Dish
Soups/stews

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