How to Make Gravy
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
148 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Others
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Gravy
Description
The gravy starts with skimming fat from about ¼ to ½ cup of turkey drippings, which are left to settle in a sauce pot. Cornstarch is mixed with water to create a slurry that will thicken the gravy. The drippings are brought to a simmer, and saltiness is tested and adjusted by adding water if necessary to balance the flavor.
Once the drippings are ready, the cornstarch slurry is incorporated slowly, stirring constantly and allowing the gravy to return to a boil and thicken before adding more. This gradual process helps prevent lumps and achieves the desired consistency. Any remaining slurry can be saved for another use if not all is needed.
This simple method produces a lightly thickened gravy with the base flavor from turkey drippings, useful as a complementary sauce to meat dishes. The straightforward ingredients and technique make it an accessible recipe for home cooks.
Ingredients
- turkey drippings about ¼ - ½ cup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully pour all drippings into a sauce pot and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to skim off the fat.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to remove lumps.
- Bring drippings to a simmer, taste to determine if it is too salty. If too salty, add one tablespoon of water at a time until the flavor is where you want it.
- Slowly whisk in the slurry into the drippings a little at a time and allow for the gravy to come back to a boil and thicken before adding more. You may not need to use all the slurry. Save anything leftover for another use.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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