Turkey Gravy
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Turkey Gravy
Description
This recipe uses turkey drippings collected from the roasting pan, carefully separated to retrieve the fat. The fat is heated in a saucepan and combined with flour to form a roux, which is cooked briefly to develop a mild toastiness. Gradually whisking in chicken or turkey stock creates a creamy gravy base that thickens as it simmers. The addition of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning builds a complex flavor profile with savory, herbal, and subtly smoky notes.
The gravy is versatile for serving with turkey and any accompanying sides at a meal. It has a smooth pouring consistency and a balanced seasoning. Optional browning sauce can be added to darken the color if a deeper brown gravy appearance is preferred without altering flavor significantly.
The process avoids lumps by slowly combining liquid and roux, and the gravy can be adjusted in thickness by controlling the amount of stock added. Homemade turkey drippings give this gravy a traditional depth unmatched by bottled sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 cup turkey drippings
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2-3/4 cup chicken stock or turkey stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Carefully remove turkey drippings from roasting pan. Pour your drippings into a clear bowl or pitcher. After a few minutes, you'll see your turkey drippings separate. The solids will sink to the bottom and the fat content will remain clear.
- Remove 1 cup of the fat part of the turkey drippings and pour into a medium sauce pan.
- Slowly whisk in flour until you have a smooth consistency.
- Gradually pour in chicken or turkey stock while whisking to let the sauce thicken. Once the gravy reaches your desired thickness, stop adding broth. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 5 minutes, adding more stock as needed.
- Add spices and continue stirring.
- Serve with sides and turkey!
Notes
- If your gravy turns out orange-tinted from Cajun seasoning, add 1 teaspoon of browning sauce to achieve a more traditional brown color; this is optional.
- Browning sauce, or "burnt sugar," is found in the sauce aisle and helps deepen the color without affecting flavor noticeably.
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