Delicious Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Description
After successfully roasting my first turkey, I was left with a bounty of flavorful juices that I didn’t want to go to waste. I stumbled upon this recipe in one of my treasured Better Homes & Gardens cookbooks, and I was delighted with how it turned out. To my surprise, making gravy was much simpler than I anticipated, even as a first-time turkey cook. This recipe for turkey gravy is straightforward and perfect for anyone looking to add a rich, savory touch to their Thanksgiving feast or any turkey dinner. 🍽️🦃
Recipe Category
Sauces
Keywords
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less Than 15 Minutes, Easy
Ingredients
- Turkey Drippings: Collected from your roasted turkey
- Fat: ¼ cup (reserved from the turkey drippings)
- Flour: ¼ cup
- Liquid: 2 cups (use a mix of water and chicken broth, or just chicken broth)
Instructions
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Collect the Juices: Once your turkey has roasted to perfection, carefully pour the juices from the roasting pan into a large measuring cup. This will be the base for your gravy. 🥄
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Skim the Fat: Allow the juices to settle so that the fat rises to the top. Skim off all the fat, making sure to reserve ¼ cup of it. Discard the rest of the fat, leaving just the flavorful juices. 🥄
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Prepare the Roux: In a medium-sized saucepan, pour in the reserved ¼ cup of fat. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in ¼ cup of flour and stir continuously. This mixture of fat and flour is known as a roux, and it will thicken your gravy. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and lightly golden. 🌟
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Add Liquid: In the large measuring cup where you collected the turkey juices, add enough water or chicken broth to make up a total of 2 cups of liquid. Slowly pour this mixture into the saucepan with the roux, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
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Cook the Gravy: Turn the heat to medium and cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens and becomes bubbly. This should take about 5 minutes. The gravy should have a rich, velvety texture. 🌟
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Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir well to combine.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the gravy has reached your desired thickness and flavor, it’s ready to serve. Drizzle it over your turkey, mashed potatoes, or any other dishes that could use a delicious, savory boost. Enjoy! 🎉🦃
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 24
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 186.7 mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
This turkey gravy recipe is not only simple and quick but also a great way to make the most of your turkey drippings. Enjoy this rich, savory sauce with your holiday feast or any hearty dinner! 🍽️🦃
