chicken giblets make nice gravy.
wash giblets.
boil them slowly in pan of water(about 2 litres)until the liquid has reduced about half, along with 3 carrots, 4-5 sticks celery, 1 onion, any beef bones or ends of cheap cuts of meat your butcher may have. If you want a darker coloured gravy, fry the meat before boiling.
strain liquid, season to taste, serve. Can be thickened, if desired, with cornflour.
Giblets, stuffing and the Wish Bone!
Stuffing a turkey for Thanksgiving or any special dinner is easy. First, make the stuffing with either bread crumbs or rice. Next, clean the cavity of the turkey removing the giblets. Finally, fill in the turkey cavity with the prepared stuffing.
This would depend on what kind of stuffing you are making, whether or not it is the instant stuffing (IE: Stovetop) or homemade. It also depends on whether or not you plan on making it separately, or stuffing the turkey with it. If you are using an instant stuffing, it is wise to make it last, as it only takes approximately 5 minutes to prepare. If you are making homemade stuffing, it is wise to prepare your bread crumbs in advance, so they have time to harden. If you are stuffing a turkey, prepare the stuffing mix prior to stuffing the turkey, then place it in the turkey's cavity. Please be advised that special precautions should be taken when doing this, as a turkey that has been stuffed, when improperly or incompletely cooked, can give additional rise to food borne illnesses.
To prepare and check the cavity, lay the poultry down with the breasts upward. Remove the giblets and kidneys if they are not already removed and trim any excess fat.
To deep fry giblets, first clean and prepare them by rinsing and removing any excess fat. Season the giblets with your preferred spices and coat them in flour or a batter for added crispiness. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy pot to around 350°F (175°C), then carefully lower the giblets into the hot oil. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, then drain on paper towels before serving.
To properly prepare bread for stuffing, you can dry it out effectively by cutting it into cubes and spreading them out on a baking sheet. Bake the bread cubes in the oven at a low temperature (around 250F) for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are dry and crispy. This will help the bread absorb the flavors of the stuffing ingredients better.
Liver IS part of what's called "Giblets"
Giblet is the word applied to the "left over" parts of a butchered fowl. It includes the liver, crop, kidney, and neck of the bird. In many recipes, these giblets are used to make gravy more tasty.
Giblets (pronounced /ˈdʒɪblɨts/) is a culinary term for the edible offal of a fowl, typically including the heart, gizzard, liver, and other visceral organs. [1]A whole bird from a butcher is often packaged with the giblets (sometimes sealed in a bag in the body cavity). Although it does not technically fit the definition above, the neck is often included with the giblets, as, in the west, it is usually separated from the body during the process of butchering.There are a number of recipes that use giblets. If a bird is to be stuffed, the giblets are traditionally chopped and added to the stuffing, however the USDA recommends cooking giblets separate from the bird.[2] If not, they can be used for other purposes, such as giblet pie or, a Southern U.S. favorite, giblet gravy. With the exception of giblet gravy, the liver is not usually included in these recipes, as its strong flavor tends to overpower other ingredients. It may be used in liver-specific recipes, such as pâté or yakitori. Giblets can also be used to make alicot, a French stew.Much poultry, especially that sold in supermarkets, is quartered and consequently the giblets are not included. Giblets can be bought separately from a butcher, but the demand for human consumption is low in most Western countries, so they are more often sold to pet food manufacturers.
Cornbread dressing, for stuffing into a chicken or turkey for example, will tend to have other ingredients in it besides the cornbread recipe. As dressing, it will probably have onions, celery, giblets and/or additional spices and herbs added to it.
To cook stuffing separately from the turkey, prepare the stuffing mixture according to the recipe. Place it in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in the oven at 350F for about 30-45 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown on top. Enjoy your stuffing without needing to stuff it inside the turkey.
Inside a turkey, you typically find the organs known as the giblets, which include the heart, liver, and neck. Many people also stuff the turkey with a mixture of bread, herbs, and seasonings, known as stuffing or dressing, which adds flavor and moisture to the meat as it cooks. It's important to ensure that any stuffing reaches a safe internal temperature to prevent foodborne illness.