Description
This classic Turkey Gravy recipe is a rich and flavorful accompaniment made from turkey stock, fresh herbs, pan drippings, and a smooth flour slurry. Perfectly seasoned with Bells seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper, it enhances any roast turkey meal with a velvety texture and deep savory taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Herbs
- 5 cups turkey stock (divided)
- Few sprigs fresh sage
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Seasonings and Thickener
- 1 teaspoon Bells poultry seasoning
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Other
- All the pan drippings from roasted turkey
Instructions
- Simmer Stock with Herbs: In a medium or large pot, combine 4 cups of turkey stock with fresh sage, thyme, 2 teaspoons kosher salt (adjust based on saltiness of stock), and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. After simmering, discard the herbs.
- Prepare Flour Slurry: In a blender, add the remaining 1 cup of cold turkey stock along with 2/3 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of Bells poultry seasoning. Blend until smooth to create a thickening slurry.
- Temper the Slurry: Slowly add 2 cups of the hot simmered turkey stock into the blender with the slurry to temper it. Blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the blended slurry mixture back into the pot with the simmering turkey stock. Add all the warm pan drippings from the roasted turkey into the pot.
- Thicken the Gravy: Simmer on low heat, whisking constantly, for 5 to 10 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Makes about 4 1/2 cups of gravy, enough for 18 servings.
- If using homemade stock with no salt, reduce the added kosher salt to avoid over-seasoning.
- Whisking constantly while simmering is important to prevent lumps.
- Using fresh herbs during simmering gives a more aromatic flavor; discard them before blending.
- Allow the gravy to rest briefly before serving for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
