Description
Learn how to make rich and flavorful turkey gravy from scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any roast turkey dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Gravy:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey drippings (or turkey/chicken broth)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- optional: a splash of heavy cream or a pinch of fresh herbs like thyme or sage
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Add Broth: Slowly whisk in the turkey drippings or broth, ensuring no lumps.
- Thicken: Cook and whisk for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Enhance Flavor: For a richer taste, add cream or fresh herbs.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have enough turkey drippings, supplement with chicken broth.
- To make ahead, prepare and refrigerate, then gently reheat over low heat while whisking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
