The Best Turkey Gravy Recipe
Silky smooth and perfectly rich, this really is the BEST Turkey Gravy recipe around! There's nothing better than topping creamy mashed potatoes with the most amazing turkey gravy and this recipe delivers - every single time.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fat skimmed from drippings supplement with butter if you don't have enough
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups drippings
- 1 tablespoon butter or heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Transfer the fat to a large saucepan over medium heat. Let the fat melt and then sprinkle on the flour. Using a wooden spoon, stir continuously until the fat and flour have formed a homogeneous mixture. Continue stirring until the flour browns slightly, this takes 4 to 5 minutes.¼ cup fat skimmed from drippings, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- If your drippings have cooled down, heat them up in the microwave for thirty seconds or more until they are nice and hot. (If you have less drippings than the recipe calls for, supplement with turkey broth or chicken broth.)
- Whisk in the hot drippings slowly into the roux. Keep whisking until the liquids are fully incorporated.2 cups drippings
- Bring the gravy to a simmer and continue simmering until it reaches your desired consistency.1 tablespoon butter or heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste
- Season with salt and pepper and for the final step...stir in one tablespoon of butter or heavy cream.
- Serve hot in a gravy boat.
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Tips and FAQs
- Too thick - add broth.
- Too thin - mix 1 tablespoon of melted butter with 1 tablespoon of flour and whisk in.
- Lumps - use your strainer.
- Fat from drippings can be supplemented with butter if you need more.
- Drippings can be supplemented with turkey or chicken broth if you need more.
- Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Storage Information
Leftover turkey gravy can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the microwave or over medium-low heat on the stovetop.Make Ahead Information
If you want to make this gravy in advance, simply make as instructed in the recipe card below, let cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To warm the gravy on serving day, place in a saucepan over low to medium-low heat and stirring frequently, warm to desired temperature. You may need to thin the gravy a little with some additional broth or drippings if you have them.Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 28mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Iron: 0.1mg
