This is the perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe with instructions to make it with or without drippings. All you need is butter, flour, black pepper, chicken or turkey stock, and/or drippings! It is perfect for feeding a crowd on Thanksgiving.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Rating
3.97 stars (199 reviews)
Keywords
holiday, Thanksgiving
Ingredients
½ cup butter (cut into 8 pieces)
1 tsp coarse black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups pan drippings ( OR 4 cups stock (turkey or chicken))
1-2 tsp Better than Bouillon (if using only stock, without pan drippings)
Categories
condiments
Main Course
Steps
Prepare the drippings (if using): Strain: pour the hot drippings from your roasted turkey or chicken through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup.Separate the fat: Let it cool for a few minutes so that the fat rises to the top and begins to solidify.Remove the fat: Skim off the fat with a spoon until you have mostly liquid.Measure: If you don't have a full 4 cups of drippings, add turkey or chicken stock until you reach 4 cups total liquid.
If not using drippings: Use 4 cups turkey or chicken stock.
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. The mixture will form a smooth paste (roux). Don't let it brown too much - just long enough to remove the raw flour taste.
Build the gravy: Slowly pour in the drippings or stock, a little at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Once all liquid has been added, turn heat to medium and continue whisking until the gravy begins to thicken, 3-5 minutes.
Adjust seasoning: taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Serve immediately or keep warm over very low heat, whisking occasionally .
