The Best Turkey Gravy Recipe
This classic turkey gravy recipe creates a rich, flavorful sauce using drippings from your roasted turkey. Perfectly thickened with a roux made from fat and flour, this gravy adds a savory touch to your holiday meals or any roast dinner. Easy to prepare and customizable with butter or heavy cream for a silky finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Roux
- ¼ cup fat skimmed from drippings (supplement with butter if needed)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
For the Gravy
- 2 cups turkey drippings (warm; supplement with turkey or chicken broth if needed)
- 1 tablespoon butter or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make Roux: Transfer ¼ cup of the fat skimmed from turkey drippings to a large saucepan over medium heat. Let the fat melt completely.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle ¼ cup of all-purpose flour over the melted fat. Using a wooden spoon, stir continuously until the mixture becomes homogeneous and the flour browns slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes. This forms the roux, which will thicken your gravy.
- Heat Drippings: If your turkey drippings have cooled, warm them in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until hot. If you have less than 2 cups, add turkey or chicken broth to make up the difference.
- Whisk in Drippings: Slowly whisk the hot drippings into the roux, ensuring they are fully incorporated with no lumps.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season and Finish: Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter or heavy cream for added richness and a silky texture.
- Serve: Pour the hot gravy into a gravy boat and serve immediately alongside your turkey or other dishes.
Notes
- If you don’t have enough fat from drippings, supplement with butter to reach ¼ cup for a proper roux.
- For a lighter gravy, use butter instead of heavy cream.
- To prevent lumps, make sure the drippings are hot before whisking them into the roux.
- You can adjust the consistency by simmering longer to thicken or adding additional broth to thin the gravy.
- Season gradually and taste as you go for the best flavor balance.
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