Building Turkey Gravy Flavor

The items in the giblets bag may look scary, but you’ll need them to develop the most flavorful turkey gravy. Just avoid using the liver.

The turkey's cavities contain the neck, heart, gizzard (part of the bird's stomach), and liver. Although it might look scary, conquer your fears—the heart, neck, and gizzard are flavor powerhouses that can greatly enhance your gravy. We brown, then sweat and discard them to extract meaty flavor. The liver, however, has a potent, unpleasant flavor that can ruin a good gravy: Do not use it.