Turkey Gravy Recipe
Total Time
12 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
(117)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour, or use Gluten-Free 1:1 flour
- 3 Tbsp fat drippings from roasted turkey
- 2 cups turkey drippings, skimmed of fat (add water or broth if needed to make 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup milk, stock, or water, or added to desired consistency
- salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Once your Thanksgiving turkey has been transferred from the roasting pan and is resting, make your turkey gravy. Strain all drippings from the turkey pan through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard anything you catch in the sieve. Let drippings in the measuring cup rest for a minute, the fat will float to the top and the broth will sink to the bottom.
Step 2
Skim off 3 Tbsp of fat and transfer into a medium saucepan (add butter if you don't have 3 Tbsp). Skim off and discard excess fat left in the measuring cup. You should have about 2 cups of drippings left in the measuring cup after the fat is removed. Add more water or broth if needed to make 2 cups.
Step 3
Set the saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is starting to sizzle, whisk in 3 Tbsp flour and stir until well combined. Continue whisking until the mixture is starting to turn a light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Gradually pour the remaining broth from drippings into your saucepan, whisking constantly. Bring to a light boil while continuing to whisk.
Step 5
Add 1/4 cup milk, stock, or water to your desired consistency and taste, and simmer for 5 min. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and keep warm until ready to serve, then transfer gravy to a gravy boat to serve. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
To thin the gravy, add more liquid, but be aware that it’s easy to thin, but more difficult to thicken the gravy without getting a floury taste, so add liquid slowly.
To thicken the gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry. Make the slurry by mixing 1 Tbsp of cornstarch with 2 Tbsp cold water.
