Description
Turn your holiday meal into an unforgettable feast with this silky, rich, and flavorful turkey gravy. Made from scratch using turkey drippings, fresh herbs, and warm stock, this easy gravy recipe is ready in minutes and tastes far better than any store-bought version. Whether you’re searching for quick Thanksgiving sides, easy dinner ideas, or the perfect sauce to complement your roast, this homemade turkey gravy is a must-try. It’s smooth, perfectly seasoned, and customizable to suit your table — a true essential in your lineup of go-to holiday and dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1/4 cup turkey fat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups turkey drippings
1 to 2 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken stock
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped sage (optional)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon heavy cream or a splash of white wine (optional)
Instructions
1. After roasting the turkey, pour all drippings into a fat separator or large measuring cup and let the fat rise to the top. Skim off 1/4 cup of fat and reserve 2 cups of the liquid portion.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the turkey fat. Once hot, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden.
3. Slowly whisk in the drippings, then add 1 cup of warm stock. Stir constantly to keep the texture smooth. Add more stock as needed to reach your desired consistency.
4. Stir in fresh thyme and sage if using. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Simmer on low for 5–10 minutes to deepen the flavor and thicken the gravy.
6. Stir in cream or wine if desired for extra richness.
7. For a refined texture, strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve.
8. Serve warm over turkey, potatoes, or stuffing. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
You can replace turkey fat with butter if you don’t have enough drippings.
Always warm your stock before adding it to the roux to avoid lumps.
For a richer taste, stir in cream or wine at the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg