For a deeper flavor, roast the turkey neck and giblets (excluding the liver) in a 375°F oven for 30 minutes before adding them to the stockpot. Adding the liver later prevents it from becoming bitter and overpowering the stock. The strained solids can be discarded, but the cooked turkey neck and giblets are excellent additions to your Thanksgiving gravy. Finely chop them and add them to the gravy base. For a richer color, you can lightly caramelize the onion and carrots in the pot before adding the water.
Austyn Gleason
Mar 27, 2025I made this a week ahead of Thanksgiving and it saved me so much stress on the big day. The flavor was amazing!
Lura Kassulke
Feb 11, 2025Easy to follow recipe and the results are fantastic. I used it as a base for my soup too.
Arely Streich
Jun 28, 2024This stock was so much better than anything I've bought in a store! It really made my gravy sing.
Hudson Donnelly
Nov 10, 2023The tangerine zest adds such a unique and delicious twist. I'll never make turkey stock without it again!