Description
This easy turkey gravy made from the drippings of a roasted turkey is the perfect savory addition to your holiday meal. Using a simple roux of butter and flour combined with rich turkey drippings, this gravy is smooth, flavorful, and easy to prepare. It enhances the taste of your turkey and sides with its classic, comforting flavor.
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 to remove solids. If there is a layer of liquid fat on top, use a turkey baster to remove and discard it carefully, which is an important step for the gravy’s texture and flavor.
- Melt the butter: In a 4-quart saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat to prepare the base for the roux.
- Make the roux: Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter, whisking continuously. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute until it thickens and just begins to brown, which develops a nutty flavor for the gravy.
- Add the drippings: Slowly pour the strained turkey drippings into the roux while whisking constantly to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth mixture.
- Cook and thicken: Cook the mixture on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes. This step helps deepen the flavors and achieve the perfect consistency.
- Season to taste: Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavor.
- Serve: Pour the finished turkey gravy into a gravy boat or serving dish and serve warm alongside your turkey and side dishes.
Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: For gluten-free gravy, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Unsalted butter can be used if preferred, but salted butter adds depth of flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover gravy in an airtight container, preferably a glass jar with a lid, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Reheating: Reheat gravy by warming leftover portions in the microwave or oven. To reheat a larger amount, warm it gently in a saucepan over low heat until liquid again.
- Removing excess fat from drippings is critical to avoid greasy gravy.
- Use aromatics in the turkey roasting process to maximize flavorful drippings for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
