Thanksgiving Turkey Giblet Gravy
Thanksgiving Turkey Giblet Gravy is a traditional, savory sauce made from the turkey's neck, heart, gizzard, and liver, simmered with aromatics and thickened with pan drippings. It's a cornerstone of the classic American Thanksgiving dinner, used to moisten sliced turkey and mashed potatoes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This gravy is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It's a good source of iron and B vitamins from the organ meats, and a typical 1/2 cup serving contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.9 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Choline | 65 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a 'nose-to-tail' tradition that honors the whole animal, turning often-discarded parts into a rich, flavorful centerpiece. Nutritionally, the giblets provide a concentrated boost of micronutrients like iron and B12 that are less abundant in the muscle meat of the turkey.
