Turkey Gravy
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Last Updated on October 24, 2021 by Lisa Johnson
A lot of people seem to have a love hate relationship with gravy, but I am here to show you how incredibly easy this Turkey Gravy recipe is to make. Not only is is easy, it turns out perfectly every time. Take a deep breath, and you will have delicious Turkey Gravy in about 10 minutes.
For even more delicious gravy recipes, check out the Beef Gravy page!
I make my simple Turkey Gravy with drippings that are left behind in the roasting pan.
Just suck up all of those delicious juices into a baster and pour into a measuring cup until needed. You can also make gravy with a good quality turkey stock, herbs and seasonings.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe
- all-purpose flour
- butter or fat from pan
- turkey drippings or good quality turkey stock/broth
How do your thicken turkey gravy?
To make our gravy, first we need to create a roux {roo}. The roux is what thickens our gravy, and consists of equals parts of fat and flour. You can use oil instead of butter, but it will have a different flavor.
How to make Turkey Gravy with drippings:
Start by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over LOW heat.
Next, whisk in the flour.
Bring up to a simmer, and allow mixture to continue to barely simmer for 2 minutes until thick and smooth. This will cook out the flour taste, but you don’t want it to boil.
Pour in the reserved turkey pan drippings, or warm turkey stock.
Continue to stir occasionally until gravy is thickened. Do not allow to boil, or your gravy will break {separate} and you will need to start over. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
By creating the roux first, we are allowing the flour to absorb the moisture ahead of time which helps to prevent lumps and clumping.
No one likes lumpy gravy! Follow these steps and you really will have perfect gravy every time.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- The flavor of your gravy is enhanced by the flavors that you add to your turkey and roasting pan. That is why I always cook my turkey on top of a layer of onions, carrots and celery. The herbs and garlic butter that are coating the turkey, melt and add to the flavor as well…perfection!
- The longer that you cook your roux, the darker your gravy will be.
To make turkey gravy without drippings
Substitute a good turkey stock or broth for the drippings. Adjust your seasonings as needed to enhance the flavor.
Recipes to serve with Turkey Gravy:
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Turkey Gravy
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or fat from pan
- 4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pan drippings from turkey or turkey stock
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
- Whisk in the flour and heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 minute.
- Pour in reserved turkey stock from roasting pan, or warm turkey stock.
- Whisk together and heat until gravy starts to thicken. Do not boil gravy or it will break/separate.
- Pour into gravy boat and serve.
Notes
- By creating the roux first, we are allowing the flour to absorb the moisture ahead of time which helps to prevent lumps and clumping
- The longer that you cook your roux, the darker your gravy will be.
- Substitute a good turkey stock or broth for the drippings. Adjust your seasonings as needed to enhance the flavor.
