Description
A simple and delicious turkey gravy recipe that makes use of turkey drippings and broth to create a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for serving alongside your roasted turkey. This easy gravy comes together quickly on the stovetop, enhancing your holiday meal with traditional savory goodness.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 1/4 cup turkey drippings
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups turkey broth (made from neck and gizzard, boiled and simmered on low heat while the turkey cooks)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Collect drippings: After roasting your turkey, carefully pour out 1/4 cup of the flavorful turkey drippings left in the roasting pan.
- Melt butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter until fully liquid.
- Create roux: Whisk in 1/4 cup cornstarch into the melted butter, stirring constantly to combine and cook out the raw starch flavor, about 1-2 minutes. This mixture thickens the gravy.
- Add broth: Gradually pour in 2 cups of warm turkey broth (prepared from boiling and simmering the neck and gizzard), whisking continuously to ensure a smooth consistency without lumps.
- Simmer and thicken: Continue to whisk and simmer the mixture over medium heat until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season: Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
- Serve: Remove from heat and pour the gravy into a serving dish, ready to accompany your turkey and side dishes.
Notes
- Make sure to skim excess fat from the turkey drippings if you prefer a leaner gravy.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a little more broth or water to adjust consistency.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or herbs such as thyme or sage while simmering the gravy.
- This gravy can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.
