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The Best Turkey Gravy

Once you know how to make the best Turkey Gravy, you’ll never buy it again. Homemade gravy is the best way to upgrade your holiday meals and very simple to make. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup turkey drippings
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken stock

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon to mix it with the butter. Stir constantly as this cooks over medium heat for 2-5 minutes, or until the flour has browned slightly and smells nutty. This is a roux and is the base for our gravy recipe.
  3. Slowly, pour the turkey drippings into the pan, stirring constantly. Let the mixture continue to cook and thicken.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock slowly, stirring occasionally, and letting the gravy thicken until bubbly and it coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can easily be halved if you want less gravy to serve.
  • How to store leftover gravy: Add your cooled leftover gravy to an airtight, food-safe container and store it in the fridge for up to three days. 
  • How to reheat leftover gravy: Heat it up in the microwave until it’s liquid again. You may need to add some stock to thin it out, if desired. 
  • How to use leftover gravy: You can easily reuse gravy after the holiday meal. See the section above called what to make with leftover gravy. We like to use leftover gravy on leftovers, as well as add it to sandwiches, tacos and more.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 15mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10-12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 15mg 1%

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