For an even smoother gravy, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving. If you don't have enough turkey drippings, supplement with melted butter to reach the required 1/2 cup of fat. Taste the gravy before seasoning, as the turkey drippings and stock may already contain salt. If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a little more turkey stock or water to thin it out. Make the gravy ahead of time and reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Simple Turkey Gravy
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS84
Elevate your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner with this incredibly easy, from-scratch turkey gravy. Forget the canned stuff – this homemade version is bursting with rich, savory flavor and comes together in minutes!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate3 g
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Cholesterol20 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium84 mg
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepGather all of your ingredients and have them measured and ready to go.
02
StepIn a medium saucepan, melt the rendered turkey fat over medium-low heat until completely liquefied. (2-3 minutes)
03
StepWhisk in the all-purpose flour into the melted fat, creating a roux. Cook, whisking constantly, until the roux turns a beautiful golden brown color. This step is crucial for developing flavor and thickening power. (approx. 5 minutes)
04
StepGradually whisk in the reserved pan drippings and turkey stock into the roux, ensuring there are no lumps. Increase the heat to medium.
05
StepContinue to cook, whisking continuously, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency and is smooth and glossy. (5-10 minutes)
06
StepSeason generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it away!
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Colton Farrell
Apr 23, 2025This gravy was so easy to make and tasted incredible! My family raved about it.
Prudence Mills
Apr 7, 2025Thank you, this recipe saved my Thanksgiving dinner! The canned gravy was awful, so I made this at the last minute and it was amazing.
Lee Kris
Feb 8, 2025My gravy turned out a little too salty. I think my stock was already high in sodium. Next time, I'll use low-sodium stock.
Wilfredo Monahan
Dec 12, 2024The sherry really added a depth of flavor that I loved. Will definitely make this again.
Brendan Wunsch
Nov 6, 2024I accidentally used too much flour and my gravy was lumpy. I strained it, and it was perfect! Thanks for the tip.
Laron Prohaska
Nov 2, 2024I've always been intimidated to make gravy from scratch, but this recipe made it so simple. It was a huge hit!
Bill Schaefer
Oct 4, 2024Next time, I'm going to try adding a little bit of sautéed shallots for extra flavor.
Mauricio Emard
Sep 30, 2024Best gravy I've ever made!