Turkey Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Gravy Recipe
Description
The Turkey Gravy Recipe starts by collecting pan drippings from a roasted turkey and straining them to remove solids. Three tablespoons of fat are separated from the liquid to make the base, which is heated and mixed with flour to form a roux. This process browns the flour slightly, lending depth to the gravy.
After that, the remaining broth from the drippings (adjusted with water or stock to total two cups) is whisked in gradually to avoid lumps. The mixture is cooked until thickened, resulting in a smooth gravy flavored with turkey essence. Salt and pepper are used to season to taste.
This gravy complements roasted turkey well by adding moisture and richness. Adjusting thickness is possible by slowly adding more liquid to thin or a cornstarch slurry to thicken, following the tips provided.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour or use Gluten-Free 1:1 flour
- 3 Tbsp turkey fat drippings from roasted turkey
- 2 cups turkey drippings skimmed of fat (add water or broth if needed to make 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup milk or added to desired consistency, or stock or water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Once your Thanksgiving turkey has been transferred from the roasting pan and is resting, make your turkey gravy. Strain all drippings from the turkey pan through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard anything you catch in the sieve. Let drippings in the measuring cup rest for a minute, the fat will float to the top and the broth will sink to the bottom.
- Skim off 3 Tbsp of fat and transfer into a medium saucepan (add butter if you don't have 3 Tbsp). Skim off and discard excess fat left in the measuring cup. You should have about 2 cups of drippings left in the measuring cup after the fat is removed. Add more water or broth if needed to make 2 cups.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is starting to sizzle, whisk in 3 Tbsp flour and stir until well combined. Continue whisking until the mixture is starting to turn a light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour the remaining broth from drippings into your saucepan, whisking constantly. Bring to a light boil while continuing to whisk.
- Add 1/4 cup milk, stock, or water to your desired consistency and taste, and simmer for 5 min. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and keep warm until ready to serve, then transfer gravy to a gravy boat to serve. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
- Add liquid gradually to thin gravy to avoid diluted flour taste.
- Use a cornstarch slurry (1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water) to thicken gravy without clumps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 3g | |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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