How to Make Turkey Gravy from Drippings
Learn how to make turkey gravy from drippings with just five ingredients to add flavor to all your holiday meals and weeknight dinners!
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup turkey drippings and reserved fat from the roasted turkey
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey or chicken broth homemade or store-bought
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- After roasting the turkey, remove it from the roasting pan. Pour the turkey drippings and reserved fat through a fine-mesh strainer into a separate container or measuring cup. This will separate the fat from the drippings.1/4 cup turkey drippings and reserved fat
- In a saucepan, heat the reserved turkey fat over medium-low heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously to combine the fat and flour. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown too much.1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings and the turkey or chicken broth into the roux. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer. This should take about 5-10 minutes. Add more broth for a thinner gravy.2 cups turkey or chicken broth
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Remember to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. The amount of seasoning required will depend on the saltiness of the turkey drippings and broth. (See notes)Salt to taste, Black pepper to taste
- Once the gravy has reached the desired consistency and flavor, remove it from the heat. Pour it into a gravy boat or a serving dish, and it's ready to be served alongside the roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and other Thanksgiving side dishes!
Notes
Optional Enhancements: If you want to add extra flavor to your turkey gravy, consider adding herbs like thyme, sage, or rosemary. You can also stir in a small amount of butter at the end for extra richness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg