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Perfect Homemade Turkey Gravy for Thanksgiving
This easy homemade turkey gravy recipe will walk you through the few simple steps needed to make a silky smooth, savory gravy from turkey drippings. It's rich, velvety and will make the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- pan
- spatula
- wooden spoon
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan used to roast the turkey. If the pan seems dry, add 2-3 cups of water or turkey broth, to help loosen.
2
Next, strain the collected drippings and pour them into a fat separator. Alternatively, you can place them in a jar or container and allow the fat to naturally rise to the surface.
3
Pour or ladle approximately ½ cup of the turkey fat that has risen to the top of the drippings into a medium saucepan. Skim off any surplus fat from the remaining drippings and discard.
4
Measure out 4 cups of the strained drippings and, if necessary, supplement them with turkey stock or water.
5
Place the saucepan with the turkey fat on the stovetop over medium heat and gradually whisk in the flour. Continue whisking for roughly ⏱️ 2 minutes until it takes on a slightly golden hue.
6
Gradually pour in the prepared drippings while whisking and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Let it simmer, occasionally giving it a whisk, for another ⏱️ 10 minutes.
7
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Finally, transfer it to a gravy boat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
186 kcal
fat Content
14 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
169 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
17 mg
carbohydrate Content
10 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
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