Homemade Turkey Gravy
A smooth, savory turkey gravy made with flavorful turkey drippings and broth. It is the perfect finishing touch for roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and holiday dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- Turkey drippings from a roasted turkey
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pour the turkey drippings from the roasting pan into a measuring cup and allow the fat to rise to the top.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of the fat into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in the reserved turkey juices and enough broth to make about 4 cups of liquid.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, and cook until thickened and smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add additional broth if needed to reach the desired consistency, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use turkey broth for the richest turkey flavor, or substitute low-sodium chicken broth.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in additional broth a little at a time.
- For extra-smooth gravy, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- Store leftover gravy covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently, adding a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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