Description
This classic turkey gravy recipe is the perfect complement to your roasted turkey. Made from the flavorful drippings left in the roasting pan, it’s rich, smooth, and easy to prepare on the stovetop. Whether for Thanksgiving or any special meal, this gravy enhances your turkey with a savory, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Gravy Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, or use Gluten-Free 1:1 flour
- 3 Tbsp 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, stock, or water, or added to desired consistency
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Collect Drippings: Once your turkey has rested after roasting, strain all drippings from the roasting pan through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup, discarding any solids caught in the sieve. Let settle for a minute so the fat floats to the top and broth sinks.
- Prepare Fat and Broth: Skim off 3 Tbsp of fat and transfer it to a medium saucepan (if insufficient fat is available, supplement with butter). Discard the excess fat left in the measuring cup. Ensure you have about 2 cups of broth—add water or stock if needed to reach this volume.
- Create Roux: Place the saucepan over medium heat. When the oil/fat starts to sizzle, whisk in 3 Tbsp flour until fully combined. Continue whisking for about 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light golden brown, developing a nutty aroma.
- Add Broth Gradually: Slowly pour the skimmed turkey broth into the saucepan while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil while whisking to activate thickening.
- Adjust Consistency and Season: Stir in 1/4 cup milk, stock, or water to achieve your desired gravy consistency, then simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Remove from heat, cover with a lid to keep warm, and transfer to a gravy boat before serving. Note that the gravy will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
- To thin the gravy, add more liquid gradually to avoid making it too watery.
- If the gravy is too thin, thicken it by stirring in a cornstarch slurry (mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp cold water) and cooking until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
