Cajun Turkey Gravy
Description
This Cajun-style turkey gravy recipe is adapted from everyone's favorite fast-food version. It is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any turkey meal.
Ingredients
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1 package of giblets and neck from a turkey
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or to taste
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2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
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2 cups water
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1 (14 ounce) can turkey broth
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cooked turkey, cut into small cubes
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2 teaspoons milk
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2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon onion powder
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1 pinch dried parsley flakes
Directions
1
Place giblets and neck in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. Transfer giblets and neck to a cutting board.
2
Finely mince heart, liver, and gizzard meat; reserve 1/3 cup minced giblet meat. Remove meat from neck; finely mince. Mash neck meat in a mortar with a pestle.
3
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, about 1 minute. Pour water and broth into saucepan; immediately whisk in cornstarch and flour until smooth.
4
Stir cubed turkey meat, 1/3 cup minced giblet meat, mashed neck meat, 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; simmer, whisking occasionally, until gravy is thick, 30 to 35 minutes.