How to Make Turkey Gravy
Learn How to Make Turkey Gravy with simple ingredients and turkey drippings for a classic, flavorful gravy made completely from scratch.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 28kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups broth chicken or turkey
- ¼ cup turkey drippings separated from the fat
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon oregano optional to taste
- ¼ teaspoon thyme optional to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon sage optional to taste
Instructions
- Place your turkey drippings into a fat separator or allow it to rest for 10 minutes and spoon off as much of the excess fat from the top as possible.
- Combine the drippings with the broth.
- Melt two tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add in a cup of the broth and cook until it bubbles while whisking constantly.
- Keep adding in small amounts of broth while whisking until you’ve added it all.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Instructions: Turkey gravy can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stove, whisking and adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Freezer Instructions: Turkey gravy freezes well. Let it cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently while whisking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
