Description
Silky, savory turkey gravy made from pan drippings, butter, and stock, thickened to a velvety finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday meals, and everyday comfort dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pan drippings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups warm turkey or chicken stock
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or sage, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large saucepan over medium heat and have a whisk ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the butter and pan drippings to the saucepan and let them melt together, stirring to combine.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly until a smooth roux forms and turns lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Slowly pour in warm stock in a thin stream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps and create a smooth sauce.
- Cook to Perfection: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the gravy thickens and flavors meld, stirring frequently.
- Finishing Touches: Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Adjust consistency with additional stock if needed and finish with a small knob of butter for extra shine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Strain if desired for extra smoothness, then ladle hot over turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, or biscuits and serve immediately.
Notes
- Skim excess fat from the drippings before starting to avoid a greasy gravy.
- Warm the stock before adding to the roux to ensure a lump-free gravy.
- If gravy becomes too thick after resting, whisk in a splash of warm stock to loosen it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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