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How to Make Turkey Gravy
Learn how to make turkey gravy and skip the store bought gravy. This is super easy and amazing over turkey or mashed potatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Drippings from a Cooked Turkey or Chicken Broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flours
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Strain the pan drippings through a mesh strainer to remove any solids and set aside.
- Melt the butter is a medium sauce pan over medium high heat. This whisk in the flour for approximately 1 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the pan drippings or broth. Note: If you do not have a full 2 cups of drippings, you can add in broth until you have the full 2 cups.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer (whisking constantly) until the mixture has thickened (approximately 5-10 minutes).
- Then season with the salt and pepper and serve warm.
- Pour over your turkey and your favorite sides and enjoy!
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Notes
- The gravy may thicken some as it sits. Warming the gravy back up will help to thin it out and you can also stir in more drippings or broth if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
555mg
(23%)
Potassium
10mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
237IU
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 555mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 237IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.