Description
A rich and flavorful gravy made with turkey drippings, perfect for your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup turkey fat (from drippings)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey drippings and broth combined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon thyme, rosemary, or onion powder
Instructions
- After roasting the turkey, pour the drippings into a measuring cup and let the fat rise to the top. Skim off and reserve 1/4 cup of fat.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the reserved turkey fat or butter. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the combined turkey drippings and broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until the gravy thickens to your liking, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
- This gravy can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg