This turkey gravy recipe uses pan drippings to make a flavourful gravy. If there are not enough drippings or none at all, you can easily substitute chicken or turkey stock instead!
There is no better meal than a roast turkey with all the trimmings! I look forward to the holidays every year so that I can enjoy this wonderful meal! Since I was tall enough to see over the counter, I was always at my moms side preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey dinners with her. Preparing the stuffing, stuffing the bird, or whipping up the creamiest mashed potatoes were my favourite things to do!
Since moving into my own home, I have always taken on the job of hosting Thanksgiving on my own. Years of experience at my moms side prepared me for this and it truly is an absolute joy to do. I do everything as I have learned from my mom. The only exception is the gravy.
For years now, I have taken on making my own gravy from the turkey drippings. My turkey roasts away in the oven for hours with about an inch of water beneath it to keep it moist and provide some yummy liquid for basting the turkey as it cooks. Why not put that leftover liquid to good use? That’s just what I do in this recipe! It’s flavourful and delicious so, for me, there is no other option for a turkey dinner. Its also super easy to do! Just whip up a roux with butter and flour, stir in the strained drippings and season to taste!
Ingredients needed to make turkey gravy from drippings
- butter
- flour
- pan drippings, run through a sieve (or chicken or turkey stock)
- salt and pepper to taste
How to make turkey gravy from drippings
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add flour.
- Whisk the butter and flour together to create a roux, stirring for a minute or two.
- Slowly add the pan drippings and continue whisking.
- Once the gravy thickens, season with salt and pepper to taste.
That is it, folks! Truly super simple to do. No need to mess around with canned or powdered gravy mixes anymore when you can have a rich, flavourful gravy like this that is seriously just as easy to do!
Tips for making homemade gravy
- Use chicken or turkey broth if you don’t have enough pan drippings.
- Taste before seasoning. Since pan drippings can be salty, make sure to taste before adding any more salt.
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!
Lots of love,
Cathy
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Turkey Gravy from Drippings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups pan drippings run through a sieve (or chicken or turkey stock)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add flour.
- Whisk the butter and flour together to create a roux, stirring for a minute or two.
- Slowly add the pan drippings and continue whisking.
- Once the gravy thickens, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition
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