Description
This best turkey gravy recipe is the ultimate homemade holiday essential. Made with turkey drippings, butter, flour, and savory stock, it delivers rich, smooth flavor perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey drippings
- 2 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, until the roux is golden and smells slightly nutty (2–3 minutes).
- Slowly add the turkey drippings and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually pour in the stock while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 5–10 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- (Optional) Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth finish.
- Serve hot or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
- Ideal for pairing with mashed potatoes, stuffing, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg