Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe with or without drippings
User Reviews
5
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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
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Calories
83 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe with or without drippings
Description
Homemade Turkey Gravy starts by separating and reserving fat from the turkey drippings or substituting butter when necessary. The fat is cooked with flour to form a roux, which thickens the gravy. Turkey drippings or stock are added gradually while whisking to avoid lumps, and the mixture simmers until it thickens to a smooth consistency. Salt and pepper finish the gravy’s seasoning.
This gravy has a rich mouthfeel contributed by the turkey fat and a balanced flavor that enhances roasted turkey or other meats. The preparation is flexible, allowing for gluten-free modifications by using cornstarch, and it can be easily adjusted in quantity. It serves as an essential sauce to accompany many holiday or special meals.
You can customize the thickness by adding more flour or stock as desired, and double the recipe for larger gatherings. Warm the gravy before serving to keep the texture smooth and appealing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fat drippings or butter, skimmed from drippings
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch for gluten free
- 1 1/2 cups turkey drippings or turkey stock, from the roast
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour off all the turkey drippings into a large bowl or liquid measure. Skim off the fat. Return 1/4 cup fat to the roasting pan. Place over medium to medium high heat.
- Add flour and whisk to create a paste. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in remaining drippings. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer, whisking to avoid lumps. After gravy boils, it should thicken up nicely.
- Taste and add salt or pepper if desired. Serve gravy warm.
Notes
- Substitute butter if insufficient turkey fat is available.
- Use chicken or turkey stock if drippings are limited.
- For thicker gravy, add extra flour; thin by whisking in more stock.
- The recipe easily doubles for larger quantities.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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