Mom’s Giblet Gravy
This neck and giblet gravy with white wine, celery leaves, and onion needs about 2 hours to simmer, making it the perfect thing to start while the turkey’s cooking.
Cut turkey neck in half.
Set liver aside.
Combine neck giblets broth onions carrots wine celery garlic and bay leaf in a pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add liver and simmer for 30 minutes more.
Mix flour and butter together to form a thick paste.
Remove and discard neck and giblets.
Strain broth pressing vegetables to extract liquid.
Discard vegetables.
Add turkey drippings.
Add flour mixture gradually and stir until smooth.
Bring to a boil and cook until desired thickness is reached 7 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.