Turkey Gravy without Drippings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Turkey Gravy without Drippings
Description
The Turkey Gravy without Drippings recipe starts with making a rich turkey giblet stock by cooking chopped celery, onion, carrot, garlic, and turkey giblets in olive oil, deglazing with Marsala or apple juice, and then simmering with broth, herbs, and spices. The resulting stock is strained to remove solids, yielding a deeply flavored liquid base. This stock is then thickened by whisking it into a classic roux made with melted butter and all-purpose flour, seasoned further with apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to brighten and balance the flavors.
The gravy delivers the familiar depth and meaty flavor of traditional turkey gravy while allowing cooks to prepare it ahead or when pan drippings are unavailable. The combination of herbs like rosemary, sage, and bay leaves complements the turkey notes and adds aromatic complexity.
This gravy pairs well with roasted turkey and sides, enhancing holiday meals or anytime turkey is served. It can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently to retain texture and flavor.
To make it gluten free, substitute the flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour alternatives. The vinegar brightens the gravy without adding noticeable acidity. Apple cider vinegar can be swapped with red or white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, slightly adjusting amounts to taste.
Ingredients
Turkey Giblet Stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 talks celery chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large carrot chopped, about 1 cup
- 3 cloves garlic smashed and minced
- Turkey giblets heart, liver, turkey neck, chopped
- ½ cup dry Marsala wine or try Sherry or apple juice
- 6 cups chicken broth veggie broth or turkey broth also okay, or stock
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaf
- 2 prigs rosemary or replace with 1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary, fresh
- 2 prigs sage Or replace with 1 teaspoon dried sage, fresh
Gravy
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted preferred, salted ok just taste before addig any additional salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or replace with gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Turkey Stock
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, garlic, carrot, neck and giblets; cook until well browned about 10 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with Marsala, Sherry or apple juice, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom, reduce until nearly evaporated.
- Stir in the broth, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary and sage sprigs. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 1 hour, covered.
- If making ahead, allow to cool completely, store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Once ready to finish the gravy, strain out the veggies and giblets using a fine mesh strainer, be sure to place a pot or bowl under your strainer.
- Discard veggies and giblets, reserve stock, should be about 3-4 cups, you'll want a total of about 4 cups, if necessary use drippings from turkey to attain 4 cups, or chicken or turkey stock.
For the gravy
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cooking 1-2 minutes. Works great with Gluten Free AP flour too.
- Whisk in reserved 4 cups turkey broth slowly, whisking until thick and smooth. Bring mixture to boil; cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Whisk in vinegar and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
- Pour into gravy boat or bowl with ladle, serve immediately. If too thick, heat and add additional stock to thin to desired consistency.
Notes
- Use cornstarch or gluten-free all-purpose flour to make this gravy gluten free.
- Apple cider vinegar brightens the flavors but should be used sparingly to avoid a strong vinegar taste.
- Alternative vinegars can be used with adjustment: red, white wine, or balsamic vinegar.
- The gravy can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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