Description
This perfect gravy recipe creates a rich, flavorful sauce ideal for complementing turkey, chicken, or any roasted meats. Made from turkey pan drippings, butter, and aromatic fresh herbs, it is smooth, savory, and comforting – the ultimate finishing touch for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup turkey pan drippings (use more if available, reducing broth accordingly)
- 1 cup (or more) low-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter and make roux: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook constantly, whisking, until the mixture turns golden, about 1 minute. This creates a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Add pan drippings: Slowly whisk in the turkey pan drippings. If you have more than 1 cup of drippings, use up what you have and reduce the amount of broth you add later accordingly. This step infuses the gravy with deep roasted flavor from the meat drippings.
- Simmer to thicken: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the gravy slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate broth and herbs: Whisk in the chicken broth or turkey stock along with the chopped fresh sage and thyme. Return the mixture to a simmer to allow the flavors to meld and the gravy to continue thickening.
- Season and adjust consistency: Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, and gradually add more broth if needed to reach your desired consistency. Continue simmering about 10 minutes to develop flavor fully.
Notes
- Use homemade or good-quality low-sodium broth for the best flavor.
- If pan drippings are scarce, supplement with broth but try to use some drippings for authentic richness.
- Constant whisking when adding flour and drippings prevents lumps.
- Fresh herbs enhance flavor but can be substituted with ½ teaspoon dried if needed.
- Adjust seasoning and broth quantity to customize thickness and taste.
- This gravy pairs beautifully with turkey, chicken, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
