Make Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
48 tablespoons
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Calories
27 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Make Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe
Description
The Make Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe begins by melting cubed salted butter and whisking in flour to make a roux. The flour is cooked until the mixture reaches a light blonde to nut brown shade, providing a base flavor and color. Salt and pepper season the roux, after which turkey stock or substitute broth is slowly incorporated while continuously whisking. Cooking continues until the gravy thickens to the desired consistency.
This method results in a smooth, savory gravy with a balanced richness from butter and depth from the stock. Adjusting the roux color affects the gravy’s flavor intensity and shade. The gradual addition of stock prevents lumps and ensures a creamy texture.
The gravy can be served immediately or cooled and stored. It reheats smoothly on the stovetop with more stock added if too thick. It pairs well with turkey and can be made with homemade or store-bought stock from turkey drippings or broth.
Storage instructions recommend refrigeration for two days and use of airtight containers. Freezing is possible up to six months, with thawing overnight before reheating. Reheating once maintains best texture. Homemade turkey stock can be made from turkey legs simmered with salt and pepper for several hours if desired, providing fresh flavor and approximately three cups yield.
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 cup butter cubed, salted
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 /2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups turkey stock or turkey broth, chicken broth or pan drippings from cooking turkey, if you have them.
Instructions
- Make a roux. Melt butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and slowly whisk in flour. Cook until the flour is fully incorporated into the butter and gravy is your preferred color (from light blonde to a nut a brown color).
- Add stock. Once that stage is reached, constantly whisking, slowly pour in the turkey stock and cook until the gravy is thickened.
- Serve, store, or freeze. Remove from the heat and serve immediately or cool, pour into an airtight container and store or freeze. If serving from made-ahead turkey gravy, reheat in a medium saucepan until warmed throughout If the gravy is too thick, add more stock until it reaches the desired consistency.
Notes
- Store cooled turkey gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Reheat gravy on the stovetop, adding more stock if it becomes too thick.
- Freeze gravy in freezer-safe containers for up to six months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gravy only once for optimal texture and flavor.
- Homemade turkey stock can be made by simmering turkey legs with salt and pepper for about 4 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 27 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 27kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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