Dawn: If you only make real gravy once a year, this is your chance. It exploits all the flavours of the meal and although it is a labour of love, it is worth every minute of the effort. 

Andrew: It does need you to have turkey giblets from your butcher to follow each step.

Dawn: If you have a frozen turkey, or you can’t obtain giblets, turkey stock, or a good chicken stock, are available as an alternative. 

Andrew: Lets start with the giblet stock.

Ingredients – Christmas Eve

Turkey giblets including the neck and liver

One onion,  sliced in half

One carrot, sliced in half lengthwise

Celery stalk

A few peppercorns

One bayleaf

Method – Christmas Eve

• Wash the giblets, place in a saucepan with the onion, add water to cover and bring the pan to a simmer.
• Remove any scum with a slotted spoon, then add rest of…