Homemade Turkey Gravy
Homemade Turkey Gravy is a rich, smooth sauce made from turkey drippings, broth, and seasonings, perfect for pouring over roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Pan drippings from roasted turkey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1–1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs such as thyme, sage, or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- After roasting the turkey, pour the drippings into a measuring cup and skim off excess fat, reserving about 2 tablespoons.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter with the reserved fat.
- Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken or turkey broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add the reserved turkey drippings, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, until the gravy reaches the desired consistency.
- If desired, strain the gravy for an extra smooth texture.
- Serve warm over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.
Notes
Add a splash of white wine or sherry for additional depth.For richer gravy, stir in a small amount of heavy cream.Chop fresh herbs and add at the end for a bright, aromatic finish.Gravy can be prepared ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.Adjust thickness by adding more broth if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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