Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock

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"This recipe is used to make Awesome Tangerine-Glazed Turkey with Awesome Sausage, Apple & Dried Cranberry Stuffing (see recipes). 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)." — Stacy M. Polcyn

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the neck and giblets (excluding the liver), 6 cups water, celery, carrot, onion, tangerine rind, bay leaf and peppercorns. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and continue to cook at a 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 & Dried Cranberry Stuffing. 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.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 27, 2005

I needed to make a stock in order to get gravy for my deep-fried turkey. This was so easy to make - made the whole house smell wonderful - and also made a tasty gravy.

—MACLEOD26

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 24, 2007

Bland. No flavor at all. My turkey didn't come with a liver so all I had was the neck and giblets, so maybe that had something to do with it, but I had to ad 3 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon just to get it to taste like something.

—Jayme

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47 Ratings

Nov 27, 2004

I made this for Thanksgiving along with the Awesome Stuffing recipe and it was no fuss...very good. You could tell it was made from scratch! Thanks for sharing.

—DMB4LIFE

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Oct 09, 2003

Very easy to make

—MERRIMAN

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Oct 09, 2003

I made this as directed to go with the "Awesome Sausage, Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing" as called for. It was not as much fuss as I thought it would be and the results were fantastic.

—BULLCRUNCH

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Nov 27, 2009

It smells like Thanksgiving in here! This stock was so good and easy, a great way to use those giblets! I used this recipe to make the "Savory Turkey Gravy" recipe from this site, so I did eliminate the tangerine zest because I wasn't sure I wanted citrusy gravy.

—Dianne

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Dec 01, 2009

This turned out wonderfully! I have never tried to make my own turkey stock and this made for an amazing gravy! It made my gravy really flavorful and much less SALTY. I will be doing this every year, although I have to admit I didn't add the liver... just couldn't do it.

—Funston Foods

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Nov 24, 2010

I have made this stock and the accompanied stuffing for the last several years. I was freaking out because I misplaced my recipe folder. Thank goodness I was able to remember where this was on the Internet because this stock is amazing and wonderful for a beginner. And the apple/sausage stuffing it goes with is perfection as well!

—JanL

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Nutrition

Calories
407 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
26.6 g
9%

Cholesterol
688 mg
229%

Fat
10.7 g
16%

Fiber
5.9 g
24%

Protein
49.7 g
99%

Sodium
292 mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Awesome Turkey Giblet Stock

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 407
** Calories from Fat: 96

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.7g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
** Cholesterol 688mg 229 %
** Sodium 292mg 12 %
** Potassium 1278mg 36 %
** Total Carbohydrates 26.6g 9 %
** Dietary Fiber 5.9g 24 %
** Protein 49.7g 99 %
** Sugars 8.2g
** Vitamin A 583 %
** Vitamin C 65 %
** Calcium 14 %
** Iron 178 %
** Thiamin 33 %
** Niacin 200 %
** Vitamin B6 83 %
** Magnesium 27 %
** Folate 492 %

* 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.