Description
Learn how to easily make delicious turkey gravy from scratch using simple ingredients. This homemade gravy is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups turkey drippings or low-sodium turkey broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or fresh herbs like thyme or sage
Turkey Gravy:
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and smooth.
- Add Drippings: Slowly whisk in the turkey drippings or broth, breaking up any lumps.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened.
- Season: Season with salt, pepper, and optional herbs to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- If you don’t have turkey drippings, low-sodium chicken or turkey broth works well.
- For extra flavor, add white wine or Worcestershire sauce while simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
