Perfect Easy Turkey Gravy Recipe
This Perfect Easy Turkey Gravy recipe delivers a rich, smooth, and flavorful gravy that’s simple to make using turkey drippings or stock. It’s the ideal accompaniment to roasted turkey, enhancing your holiday meals with a velvety texture and savory taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Gravy Base
- ½ cup butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 tsp coarse black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Liquid
- 4 cups pan drippings OR 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1–2 tsp Better than Bouillon (only if using stock without pan drippings)
Instructions
- Prepare the drippings: Strain: Pour the hot drippings from your roasted turkey or chicken through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup to remove solids. Let it cool for a few minutes so the fat rises and begins to solidify. Skim off the fat with a spoon until mostly liquid remains. If you don’t have 4 cups of drippings, add turkey or chicken stock to reach 4 cups total.
- Make the roux: In a large saucepan, melt ½ cup butter over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper and whisk to combine. Sprinkle in ½ cup all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Avoid browning to prevent a burnt flavor and to remove the raw flour taste.
- Build the gravy: Slowly pour in the drippings or stock a little at a time while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Once all the liquid is incorporated, increase heat to medium. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens, which will take about 3-5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the gravy and season with salt and additional pepper as needed. Serve immediately or keep warm over very low heat, whisking occasionally to maintain the smooth texture.
Notes
- If you don’t have pan drippings, use 4 cups of turkey or chicken stock with 1-2 teaspoons of Better than Bouillon for extra flavor.
- Whisk continuously when adding liquid to avoid lumps and create a smooth gravy.
- Keep the heat moderate to prevent the roux from browning or burning.
- You can keep the gravy warm on very low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming.
- This gravy pairs perfectly with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
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