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A close-up of a rich, dark brown turkey gravy in a white porcelain gravy boat.

Best way to grow a rich Turkey Gravy in 3 steps

This recipe outlines a simple yet effective method for creating a rich and flavorful turkey gravy in just three steps, perfect for enhancing your holiday meals. It utilizes turkey drippings and a few common ingredients to achieve a delicious, smooth consistency.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups turkey drippings
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • fat separator
  • saucepan

Method
 

Gravy
  1. Separate the fat from the turkey drippings using a fat separator or by chilling and skimming.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux, and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Gradually whisk in the defatted drippings and broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine or sherry to the gravy while it simmers. If your gravy is too thick, thin it with a little more broth; if it's too thin, simmer longer or whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp cold water) and bring to a boil.