INGREDIENTS

  • turkey giblets, and neck bone
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots , finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib , chopped
  • 2 large shallots , finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup turkey drippings
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the giblets, neck bone, broth, carrots, celery & shallots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
  2. Strain and discard giblets, neckbone and vegetables; set cooking juices aside. In antoher large saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir in the drippings and bouillon until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Season with pepper.