Description
This classic Turkey Gravy recipe brings rich, savory flavor to your meal by combining homemade turkey stock, fresh herbs, and pan drippings from roasted turkey. It’s thickened with a smooth flour mixture blended into the stock for a velvety texture that perfectly complements your turkey and sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Stock and Herbs
- 5 cups turkey stock (divided)
- Few sprigs fresh sage
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Seasoning and Thickener
- 1 teaspoon Bells poultry seasoning
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
Additional
- All the pan drippings from roasted turkey
Instructions
- Simmer the Stock: In a medium or large pot, combine 4 cups of turkey stock with fresh sage, thyme, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. Then, discard the herb sprigs.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a blender, add the remaining 1 cup of cold turkey stock, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon Bells poultry seasoning. Blend until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the gravy evenly.
- Temper and Blend: Slowly add 2 cups of the hot turkey stock from the pot into the blender with the flour mixture to temper it, then blend again until combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the tempered flour mixture back into the pot with the simmering stock. Add the pan drippings from the roasted turkey. Whisk continuously over low heat until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Adjust Seasonings and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Remove from heat and serve warm alongside your turkey and favorite sides.
Notes
- Makes about 4 1/2 cups of gravy, perfect for approximately 18 servings.
- Use homemade turkey stock with no or low salt to better control seasoning.
- Whisk continuously while thickening to avoid lumps.
- Gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60 ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 1.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
