David’s Mom’s Turkey & Gravy
Posted by MPGodfrey on November 25th 2009 in Facebook Family Thanksgiving
A word from the Chef:
“Mom’s turkey and gravy was exceptional. If you’re looking for a little holiday meal inspiration, this could be it.”
Turkey ingredients
- 1 large turkey with giblets and neck reserved
- 1 Cup of flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 stick of margarine
- 2 tart apples
- 2 12oz cans of chicken broth
Instruction
- Follow turkey cooking time and heating instructions on turkey package to insure maximum food safety
- Wash turkey with salt including the neck and giblets.
- In bowl add 1 cup flour, salt and pepper.
- Melt 1 stick margarine and brush the whole turkey with it.
- Sprinkle flour mixture all over turkey. Rub it in with hands.
- Put 2 apples inside turkey.
- Continue to baste turkey with throughout cook time with chicken broth. ( approx. 2 cans but more or less may be needed)
Mom’s Gravy Ingredients
- Turkey pan drippings
- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 12oz cans of chicken broth
- 1 Cup water
- 1/2 Cup soy sauce
Mom’s Gravy Instructions
- Place turkey pan on 2 burners.
- In bowl add 1/2 – 1 cup flour with chicken broth and water until it reaches a soupy consistence. ( don’t worry about lumps)
- Add soy sauce to turkey pan and cook on low.
- Add flour mixture slowly and combine thoroughly (add more or less flour to get your desired gravy consistency)
- Strain gravy and serve.
