Description
A rich and flavorful turkey gravy made from turkey drippings, perfect for serving over roasted turkey and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups turkey drippings (from roasted turkey)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- After roasting the turkey, remove the turkey from the roasting pan. Pour the drippings into a fat separator or a bowl and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to create a roux, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes, until the mixture is golden brown.
- Gradually add the turkey drippings and turkey (or chicken) broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, whisking frequently, for about 5-10 minutes, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh thyme if using.
- Serve the turkey gravy hot over roasted turkey and mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a smoother gravy, strain the mixture before serving.
- Adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more broth if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Turkey Gravy, Classic Turkey Pan Gravy