BEST Turkey Gravy
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
68 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American, International
BEST Turkey Gravy
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Unforgettably rich and flavorful with a smooth and silky texture, this turkey gravy will become your go-to from now on!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 turkey neck plus giblets from one turkey (if you don't like the taste of liver you can omit it)
- 1 large carrot , roughly chopped
- 1 large celery rib , roughly chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion , roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic , peeled and chopped
- 5 cups water
- 4 sprigs thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 sprig rosemary (or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 3 large sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 cups skimmed turkey drippings (**If you don't have drippings use an additional 2 cups of the homemade turkey broth)
- For the Roux:
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- (GF: Use sweet rice flour)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- To Make Giblet Gravy **See NOTE
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Instructions
- Heat the butter in a saucepan. Once hot add the turkey neck and brown on both sides. Add the chopped veggies, the giblets (if using), the herbs and water. Bring it to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer with the lid partially open for 1 1/2-2 hours. (You want the liquid to reduce so that you'll have a rich broth. You'll need 2 cups of the finished broth.) Pour the broth through a mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup. Reserve 2 cups of broth.
- To make the roux:Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-high and add the flour. Whisk continuously with a wire whisk until the color of the roux is light to medium brownish-red. Don't skip this step, it adds an incredible depth of flavor to your gravy!Note: If using GF sweet rice flour it will remain pale in color. Simply let is cook while whisking for about 4 minutes. Gradually pour the hot broth and drippings into the sauce pan, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk vigorously as the gravy simmers to prevent lumps. Once the gravy is smooth and thickened continue to let it simmer on low for 3-4 minutes, whisking it occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.Pour the hot gravy into a warmed gravy boat and serve immediately. (Be sure to keep the gravy warm. You can also use a gravy boat with a stand and candle.)
Notes
- To Make Giblet Gravy: Remove the neck and giblets from the strained broth. Remove and finely chop the meat from the neck and finely chop the giblets. Add the chopped meat in the final step once the gravy has thickened.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
790IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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27 reviews
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