Add the turkey neck and giblets to a pot and cover with water (about 4 cups water). Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours.
1 Each Turkey Neck & Giblets
Remove the meat from the pot and put aside. Keep the broth for use later.
Add butter to a large skillet and cook the onions, celery and carrots until soft, about 5 minutes.
1 Cup Yellow Onions, ½ Cup Carrots, ½ Cup Celery, ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
Add the flour and cook another 5 minutes.
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly.
5 Cups Chicken Broth
Add the seasonings and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
1 Each Bay Leaf, ½ teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
Remove all the meat from the neck and chop into small pieces. Add to the gravy and stir, cooking for 5 more minutes.
Remove the bay leaf.
Thin with the giblet broth if you like your gravy to be thinner.
Storage Instructions
Once the southern giblet gravy has cooled completely, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days. It can be frozen too, store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.