5 from 9 votes
Easy Turkey Gravy
Make the ultimate turkey gravy in just 10 minutes using either pan drippings or broth, with fresh herbs for the perfect homemade flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter or your favorite neutral flavored fat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups turkey broth or pan drippings
- 1 teaspoon thyme minced fresh
- 1 teaspoon parsley fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat until just melted.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined and no dry spots remain, cooking for about 2 minutes until slightly bubbly and lightly golden.
- Slowly pour in 4 cups turkey broth (or strained pan drippings from roasting a turkey), whisking constantly to combine.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to incorporate.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 2–3 minutes. Serve hot in a gravy boat.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cups
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
482mg
(20%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.