Savory Turkey Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade Holiday Flavor in 5 Steps
A rich, silky smooth turkey gravy made from flavorful drippings and simple ingredients, perfect for holiday dinners. This easy recipe delivers classic holiday taste with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Turkey drippings
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) turkey or chicken stock, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons white wine
Instructions
- Collect the turkey drippings after roasting your turkey and pour into a fat separator or heatproof bowl. Let sit for a few minutes to allow fat to rise to the top.
- Strain the drippings through a fine mesh strainer into a saucepan, leaving solid bits behind. Skim off about 2 tablespoons of the fat and reserve the rest of the liquid.
- Over medium heat, melt the reserved turkey fat and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the saucepan. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup (30 grams) of all-purpose flour. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the roux is light golden and smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups (16 fl oz) of turkey or chicken stock along with the reserved liquid from the drippings. Stir constantly to avoid lumps and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped fresh sage and thyme. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Optionally, add a splash of white wine. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust consistency with more stock or water if needed.
Notes
Use a fat separator for easier fat skimming. Whisk constantly to avoid lumps. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Fresh herbs are preferred but dried herbs can be used at half quantity. Adjust thickness by adding more stock or water. Reheat gently and whisk to restore texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 6.5
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 4.5
- Protein: 1
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