Description
This best turkey gravy recipe is the ultimate homemade holiday essential. Made with turkey drippings, butter, flour, and savory stock, it delivers rich, smooth flavor perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy dinner. Ideal for pairing with mashed potatoes, stuffing, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups turkey drippings
2 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring continuously, until the roux is golden and smells slightly nutty (2–3 minutes).
3. Slowly add the turkey drippings and whisk until smooth.
4. Gradually pour in the stock while whisking to avoid lumps.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook 5–10 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. (Optional) Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth finish.
8. Serve hot or store in an airtight container for later use.
Notes
Use low-sodium stock to control saltiness.
For deeper flavor, simmer with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Reheat gently with a splash of stock if the gravy thickens too much in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg