Classic Turkey Gravy
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 to 10 servings
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Classic Turkey Gravy
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Everyone needs a classic, foolproof, go-to classic turkey gravy recipe. This is it. And all it takes is pan juices or drippings from your turkey, stock, butter, flour, and 20 minutes of your time.
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Ingredients
- Drippings from one (12-to-18-pound) roast turkey along with its roasting pan drippings (1/2 to 1 cup
- 2 3/4 cups turkey stock or homemade; or chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon chicken demi-glace optional but will help immeasurably
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry optional
- kosher salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Place the roasting pan with the drippings on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Pour in 3/4 cup stock and bring to a brisk simmer, whisking or stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
- Carefully strain the contents of the pan through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl or a fat separator. If your drippings are in a bowl, spoon off as much fat as possible.
- In a saucepan pan set over medium heat, melt the butter. When it bubbles, add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour is golden brown and has thickened to a paste, 3 to 6 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the defatted drippings from the bowl or the fat separator. Whisk in the remaining 2 cups stock and the demi-glace, if using, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry, if desired. Taste and, if desired, season with salt and pepper, going easy on the salt as the stock may already contain quite a lot.
- Pour the gravy into a warmed serving dish.
Notes
- Thicken or thin--If your gravy is too thick, thin with additional stock. If it's too thin, simmer for a few extra minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Storage--Leftover gravy can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat or in the microwave, stirring frequently.
- Freezing--Freeze gravy for up to 6 months in a sealed container or resealable bag. For individual portions, freeze in ice cube trays.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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