Turkey Gravy
This festive Turkey Gravy is made from fresh drippings, stock, and aromatic herbs.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 31kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp turkey drippings
- 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup turkey stock plus more as needed
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Herbs if desired rosemary, thyme
Instructions
- Add drippings to the skillet over medium heat.
- Once heated, whisk in flour combining with drippings and continue to whisk allowing it not to burn but to brown. This should take about 5 minutes or so or until it turns golden brown.
- Whisk in stock and allow it to continue to cook over medium heat to thicken for about 3-4 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in butter. Constantly stir to avoid sticking.
- If it comes out too thick, add more turkey stock 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s thinned to your liking. Add stock slowly. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
- Whisking thoroughly while adding the flour into the fat is essential. Add in your liquid very slowly and continue to whisk until the roux is completely incorporated and not lumpy.
Notes
Whisking thoroughly while adding the flour into the fat is essential. Browning the flour helps deepen the gravy color and flavor, but you don’t want it to burn. Keep that flour moving, y’all!
Another key point is to add the liquid in very slowly while constantly whisking the mixture. Continue to whisk until the roux is completely incorporated and not lumpy. It can be a little labor-intensive, but I promise if you follow these tips, you will achieve PERFECT gravy every time!
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg