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Easy Turkey Gravy
Rich savory turkey gravy is easy to make and perfect served over mashed potatoes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 36 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Gravy Base
- 4 cups turkey broth or stock mixed with drippings
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, thyme, sage
For Thickening
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup cold water or cold broth
OR
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cold water or cold broth
Instructions
To Prepare Gravy With Flour
- Create a slurry by combining ⅔ cup flour with ⅔ cup cold water in a jar. Shake until smooth. Note that you will need ⅓ cup flour for every 2 cups broth.
- Bring broth (or stock) combined with drippings to a boil. While whisking add the slurry a little bit at a time until the gravy reaches desired consistency. You may not use all of the slurry.
- Stir in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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To Prepare Gravy With Cornstarch
- Create a slurry by combining cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
- Bring broth and drippings to a boil over medium high heat. (I cook the gravy right in the turkey roasting pan on my stovetop).
- While whisking, slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into boiling gravy a little bit at a time. Continue adding until gravy reaches desired consistency. You may not need all of the slurry.
- Stir in fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Slurry: You may need to create more slurry (cornstarch or flour mixture) based on the amount of drippings/broth and desired consistency.
- To Make a Roux: To create a roux-based gravy, skim fat from drippings. Combine ½ cup fat with ½ cup flour for each 3-4 cups liquid (broth or juices). Cook fat and flour over medium heat for 1 minute. Add broth a little bit at a time whisking after each addition.
- Herbs: Most grocery stores sell as "poultry" herb pack which is great in this recipe. If your store doesn't carry it, you can use any fresh herbs you like. I use a combination of parsley, rosemary, thyme, and sage.
- Nutrition: Nutrition may vary greatly based on the amount of fat, drippings, etc in your gravy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
Calories | 36 | 2% |
Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
Fat | 2g | 3% |
Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.