Description
This Classic Homemade Turkey Gravy (from Drippings or Broth) is rich and flavorful, made with drippings and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday feasts or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey neck and giblets
- 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, whole
- 2 sprigs rosemary, 2 sprigs thyme, 2-3 sage leaves
- 6 cups water
- 4 tablespoons fat from turkey drippings
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup juice from turkey drippings
- 4 cups homemade turkey stock (or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Turkey Stock: Combine turkey neck, giblets, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs, and water in a pot. Simmer for 2 hours.
- Strain the Stock: Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve and let it cool.
- Skim the Drippings: Skim fat from the turkey drippings, reserving 4 tablespoons in a bowl.
- Combine Liquids: Mix enough stock with drippings to make 4 cups.
- Whisk the Roux: Heat reserved fat, add flour slowly while whisking for about 2 minutes until golden.
- Incorporate the Liquid: Gradually add liquid to the roux while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Simmer and Season: Bring to a simmer, cooking for 5 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Strain for Smoothness: Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve before serving.
Notes
Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For thicker gravy, let it simmer longer until desired consistency is reached.
Add a splash of white wine for added flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg