Can I use chicken stock as my base for turkey gravy?

[brandnewuser]

This is my plan: spend this weekend making chicken stock using whole chicken parts, back, and feet along with a few aromatics. I'll freeze the stock. Fast forward to Thanksgiving. Can I use the chicken stock to make the gravy? I plan on using the turkey drippings and fond for more flavor. Will this co-mingling of poulty make for a funky flavored gravy?

[C. Hamster]

Yes but don't forget about the turkey giblets. Simmer them in the chicken broth on turkey day.

[MikeG]

Just make sure you use enough drippings for it to taste like "turkey" - at least if your guests are reasonably discerning. A certain family member who shall remain nameless thinks "gravy is gravy" (in jars and cans non less) but I gotta say, distinctly chicken-flavored gravy over turkey IS a bit weird...

[BRB]

Absolutely you can use chicken stock, and there will be no ill effects.

[Davwud]

Where are these whole chicken parts coming from?? If you're buying, why not buy turkey parts??

It will be just fine with chicken stock though.

DT

[Den]

The one word answer is yes, chicken stock will be fine...especially home made!

[cocktailhour]

It will work. if you are making the stock specifically for turkey, though, you can buy turkey wings and make a turkey broth if you wanted. I have done this. Either way will be good.