Classic veggies, fresh herbs and bones from a home-cooked turkey make this heirloom gravy a keeper. At our house, we wouldn’t even think of sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner without it. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado.
3 inch Turkey backbone, neck bone and wing tips, cut into pieces
2 Medium carrots, chopped
2 Celery ribs, chopped
1 Large onion, chopped
4 cup Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
6 sprig Fresh parsley
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 Bay leaves
1 tablespoon Whole Peppercorns
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup Cold water
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Sage
1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Nutrition value
502
calories per serving
18 g Fat50 g Protein29 g Carbs11 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
18g
Protein
50g
Carbs
29g
Fiber
11g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
29g
Protein
50g
Fiber
11g
Fats
Fat
18g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
233mg
Iron
7mg
Vitamin A
2172mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
11mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
90mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
32mg
Vitamin E
3mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
135mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
368mg
Selenium
47mcg
Zinc
3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment