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The Best Turkey Gravy

This creamy, savory, herby, and flavor packed gravy is simple and easy to make to accompany any Thanksgiving meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • turkey drippings
  • poultry stock
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup sprouted white wheat flour or oat fiber (fiber NOT flour) for gluten free version
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • mineral salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Once your turkey has cooked, remove it from its roasting pan and transfer it to a serving platter. While it rests, remove any large chunks (like veggies or meat) from its drippings. Then, using a rigid spatula, scrape off any browned (avoid any overly burned) bits off the bottom of the roasting pan. Pour these brown bits of flavor and the drippings into a large, 4-cup measuring cup.
  2. Pour some poultry (chicken or turkey) stock into the measuring cup with the turkey drippings until the total amount reaches 4 cups. Set aside for a moment.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour or oat fiber to create a roux and cook until just barely beginning to brown, causing a light, toasty, nutty aroma.
  4. While whisking briskly and continuously, slowly pour the drippings and stock mixture into the saucepan with the roux. If any chunks of roux remain, try to smash as many as possible against the side of the pan with a spoon.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to boil and stir constantly for about 2 minutes (give or take) or until the mixture begins to thickens slightly. You'll know it has thickened enough when you dip a metal spoon in and the gravy coats the spoon. The gravy will thicken more later as it cools.
  6. Whisk in the cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper. Heat for an additional minute longer to just barely heat up the cream.
  7. Remove from heat and transfer to a gravy boat or bowl.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%

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