Perfect Turkey Gravy

Homemade Turkey Gravy is delicious and easy to make from the drippings of your holiday turkey. You only need a few ingredients and a few minutes to make this homemade gravy that is perfect for drizzling on turkey or mashed potatoes. 

What’s Thanksgiving without gravy? Ok maybe it’s what is Thanksgiving without turkey but I admit it the gravy runs a very close second on the list of my favorite holiday foods.To make this turkey gravy you’ll need to save the pan dripping from your prepared turkey. I’ve got a great recipe fro making an Oven Roasted Turkey Breast if your looking for recipe for turkey. 

Back to the gravy I know a lot of people are intimidated by making gravy. Too thin or too thick or maybe a few lumps and it seems like you’ve ruined it. This recipe will help you make a perfectly savory, smooth sauce that comes out perfect every time. 

How to make Turkey Gravy:

Ingredients: 

• Turkey Drippings
• Fresh Herbs or dried Herbs (Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Parsley)
• Unsalted butter
• All-purpose
• Black pepper 
• Kosher salt 
• Unsalted chicken stock, if needed 

Instructions: 

• Chop a 1/2 teaspoon of each Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Parsley and set them aside.
• Collect the pan drippings from your turkey into a large measuring cup. Separate the broth from the fat using a gravy separator. Discard fat and reserve the remaining broth. You will need 2 cups of renderings. If you are not able to get two cups of broth from the separated renderings you can add unsalted chicken broth to make up the difference.  
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter then whisk in the flour and cook for one minute.
• Slowly pour in the turkey broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumpy gravy, no one like lumpy gravy. 
• Add the fresh herbs and black and pepper to the pan and simmer until the gravy has thickened. About three minutes. 
• Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings and add salt to taste if needed. 

No Gravy Separator? No problem.

There is a simple solution for this and you most likely have one in your kitchen. A plastic zip top bag. To use simply pour the pan drippings into the plastic bag then snip a very small part of one the corner of the bag. The slowly drain the broth back into the measuring cup.

My Notes and Tips: 

• If you feel the gravy is too thick you can add a teaspoon or two of chicken stock to thin it down to your desired consistency. I recommend adding the broth a teaspoon whisking in the broth between each.Too much broth and the gravy will be too thin using this method of measuring and whisking is the best method for thinning down gravy. 
• I love to keep any leftover gravy to help with reheating my turkey. I put slices of turkey into the gravy and warm it on a pot that way, so good!

Storage: 

Refrigerator: Keep in an air tight container for up to three days. 

Reheating: To reheat, add to a small pot or skillet and slowly heat and whisk until warmed through and bubbling. If the gravy appears too thick, add a little more chicken stock or water to thin it. 

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne