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Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

This Turkey Gravy without drippings is beyond easy and perfect as a make ahead dish for a stress free Thanksgiving meal. Perfectly flavorful and creamy, this gravy will be the highlight of the meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2-3 cups turkey broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning

Instructions

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  1. Add butter to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter has melted. 
  2. Add in the minced shallots and let cook until they are softened, approximately 2-3 minutes. After shallots are cooked, add in the garlic and continue to cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. 
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until it makes a smooth paste. Let this cook while slowly stirring until it’s a nice golden color, 5-8 minutes. This will add a nice flavoring to the gravy. 
  4. Pour in the broth, starting with 2 cups, whisking while you pour it in. Continue to stir while it cooks and thickens. If gravy is getting too thick, pour in more broth to get the desired consistency. 
  5. Once you have the consistency, then you can season the gravy by adding in the fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust as needed. 

Notes

  • Salt: Amount may need to be adjusted based on salt content of broth being used. 
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  • If using dried herbs: 
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  • Make Ahead & Storage Information:
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • Leftovers: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Leftovers: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the turkey gravy recipe as directed. Allow to cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium low heat, adding extra broth as needed to thin it back out to desired consistency.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the turkey gravy recipe as directed. Allow to cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium low heat, adding extra broth as needed to thin it back out to desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 680mg (28%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 296IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 680mg 28%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 296IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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