Description
Silky smooth Perfect Turkey Gravy elevates holiday meals with rich, savory depth. Homemade stock and pan drippings blend seamlessly, creating a luxurious sauce you’ll crave on roasted meats and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Base:
- 4 cups pan drippings or chicken/turkey stock
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Instructions
- Collect turkey drippings from roasted bird, straining out any solid particles. Allow liquid to rest until fat rises to surface, then carefully remove excess fat layer. If needed, supplement with additional poultry stock to reach desired volume.
- Place saucepan on medium-low heat, gently melt butter until completely liquefied. Sprinkle ground black pepper into melted butter, whisking thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Introduce flour gradually into butter mixture, creating a smooth paste while continuously stirring. Maintain constant motion to prevent burning, cooking until mixture transforms into a light caramel color and develops a rich, toasted aroma.
- Incorporate reserved drippings or stock incrementally, whisking vigorously to eliminate potential lumps. Maintain steady motion during liquid integration to ensure silky texture.
- Simmer gravy on medium-low heat, stirring periodically, allowing sauce to thicken naturally. Monitor consistency, adjusting heat as necessary. Keep warm until serving, stirring occasionally to prevent separation.
Notes
- Fat Separation Secret Collect those golden turkey drippings and let them rest, allowing the fat to naturally rise and separate for a cleaner, more refined gravy base.
- Roux Mastery Whisk flour into melted butter slowly and consistently, creating a smooth foundation that’ll prevent any unwelcome lumps in your final gravy.
- Flavor Enhancing Technique Consider adding a splash of white wine or a pinch of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the gravy’s depth and complexity.
- Dietary Adaptation For gluten-free options, swap wheat flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder, maintaining the same silky texture and rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 172
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg