"The giblets can be prepared early in the morning, and the gravy finished up with the pan juices just after the turkey comes out of the oven...."
INGREDIENTS
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Giblets from one (18- to 20-pound) turkey
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 large shallot, minced
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3 tablespoons Cognac (or more)
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Pan juices from one 18- to 20- pound turkey
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1/2 cup Madeira (or more)
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1/3 cup all purpose flour
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4 cups poultry stock ,
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Salt and freshly ground pepper