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Homemade Turkey Gravy from Drippings

Learn How to Make Gravy from Turkey Drippings. It's luscious, lump-free, and perfect for drowning mashed potatoes, stuffing, and everything else on your plate.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 801 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the gravy:
  • reserved pan drippings from roasted turkey (see note 1)
  • 7 cups chicken broth or turkey broth (see note 2)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch (see note 3)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. After the roasted turkey has been removed from the pan, remove the rack and place the roasting pan with drippings over 2 burners and turn heat to medium-high. Add broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
  2. Pour the contents through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Using a large flat spoon, skim off and discard the layer of fat that floats to the surface, or pour the liquid into a fat separator and pour off the liquid, leaving the grease behind.
  3. Transfer the liquid to a saucepan, place over medium-high heat, and simmer briskly. In a small bowl, add some of the liquid and the cornstarch and whisk together to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering liquid, then cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Pan drippings: If you don't have pan drippings from a freshly roasted bird, substitute 6 tablespoons butter.
  • Chicken broth: Homemade chicken broth, or turkey broth, if you're one step ahead of things. If you like, you can simmer the neck and gizzards in water while the turkey roasts to make a quick version of turkey broth (discard the liver). Store-bought works, too.
  • Cornstarch: My trick for making an easy gravy that's also gluten-free.
  • Yield: This recipes makes about 6 cups gravy, enough for twelve (1/2-cup) servings.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5 cup Calories 801kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 98g (196%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 325mg (108%) Sodium 6601mg (275%) Potassium 1055mg (30%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 453IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 206mg (21%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings (1/2 cup each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 801

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5 cup
Calories 801kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 98g 196%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 325mg 108%
Sodium 6601mg 275%
Potassium 1055mg 22%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 453IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 206mg 21%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.