Easy Turkey Gravy Recipe From Drippings
Description
Make the best Easy Turkey Gravy From Drippings with this foolproof recipe. Rich, smooth, and packed with roasted turkey flavor—perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Turkey drippings
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Chicken broth, or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh herbs, optional (finely chopped (thyme, sage, rosemary)
Instructions
- Once your turkey is out of the oven, pour the 1 cup Turkey drippings into a heat-safe cup or bowl. Let the fat rise to the top and skim off a few tablespoons.
- Melt 4 tablespoons Butter in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup All-purpose flour and whisk until it turns lightly golden—don’t rush this step unless you enjoy raw flour flavor.
- Slowly whisk in the drippings and 3 cups Chicken broth. Whisk like you mean it to avoid lumps.
- Let the gravy bubble gently until thickened. Taste and season with 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Fresh herbs.
- Pour over turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes… honestly, anything that sits still long enough.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg