Description
This easy turkey gravy recipe uses flavorful turkey drippings combined with a classic roux base to create a rich, smooth gravy perfect for Thanksgiving or any roasted turkey meal. The gravy is thickened with butter and all-purpose flour, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and can be easily reheated for leftovers.
Ingredients
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Turkey Gravy Ingredients
- 4 cups turkey drippings*
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Strain the drippings: Strain the turkey drippings through a fine metal mesh strainer into a bowl. Use a turkey baster to remove and discard any layer of liquid fat on top to prevent greasy gravy.
- Melt butter: In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat.
- Make roux: Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter, whisking to combine thoroughly. Cook for about 1 minute until the roux thickens and just begins to brown, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add turkey drippings: Slowly pour in the strained turkey drippings while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Thicken gravy: Increase heat to medium-high and cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Season and serve: Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour into a gravy boat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ingredient substitutions: Use unsalted butter if preferred; for gluten-free gravy, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Store: Store leftover gravy in an airtight container (preferably a glass jar with a lid) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Reheat: Reheat gravy by microwaving directly on leftovers or warming in a saucepan over low heat. Chilled gravy solidifies but will liquefy again when reheated.
- Use aromatics when roasting turkey: Including aromatics during roasting helps achieve flavorful drippings for best gravy results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
