Description
This easy turkey gravy recipe delivers rich, smooth, and incredibly flavorful results. Made with simple ingredients and pan drippings, it’s the perfect homemade gravy for your holiday meals.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups turkey stock
- 1 cup pan drippings (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a light roux.
- Gradually whisk in the turkey stock until smooth.
- Add the pan drippings (if using) to the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, fresh thyme, and ground sage.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and/or heavy cream if desired.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Strain if a smoother texture is preferred.
Notes
- For a gluten-free gravy, use cornstarch or gluten-free flour mixed with cold stock to create a slurry before adding to the saucepan.
- Experiment with other herbs like rosemary or marjoram for different flavor profiles.
- A splash of balsamic vinegar can add a tangy contrast.
- For a smokier flavor, add smoked paprika or chipotle chili powder.
- Increase heavy cream or add half-and-half for an ultra-creamy gravy.
- Use low-sodium turkey stock and omit added salt for a low-sodium version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: null
- Trans Fat: null
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg