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Perfect Homemade Turkey Gravy for Thanksgiving

This easy homemade turkey gravy recipe will walk you through the few simple steps needed to make a silky smooth, savory gravy from turkey drippings. It's rich, velvety and will make the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup turkey fat separated from drippings or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups strained turkey drippings or turkey stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Notes

  • Place the drippings in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to speed up the fat separation. 
  • Make sure to continuously whisk the gravy while it's simmering to avoid lumps or a skin forming. 
  • For a thicker gravy, you can either reduce it down further by letting it simmer longer, or you can thicken it with a flour slurry. Add ¼ cup of flour and ½ cup water to a mason jar, cover and shake vigorously to combine until smooth. Add it to the gravy in 1-2 tablespoon increments, allowing it to simmer and thicken at least 5 minute between each addition until you achieve the perfect thickness. 
  • A good gravy should just coat the back of a spoon. If gets too thick, add more stock or water to thin it out. 
  • To ensure your gravy is totally lump-free, strain it through a fine mesh sieve one more time before serving. 
  • Enhance the flavor with ½ teaspoon of poultry seasoning, a drop of Worcestershire sauce or fresh herbs like fresh thyme, sage or rosemary. 
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe to serve more people.

Nutrition Information

Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Potassium 133mg (4%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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