Easy Homemade Turkey Gravy
It couldn't be easier to make homemade turkey gravy. Whether you use drippings from the roasted turkey or buy ready made turkey or chicken broth. This gravy will take you minutes to make and is so much better than store bought.
Servings: 16
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4-6 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 4 cups turkey broth or chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ - 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or sage optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan
- Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk until well blended.
- Add additional flour to get the shine off the roux. *add it one tablespoon at a time until it thickens and it looks dull rather than shiny.
- Allow the roux to cook over medium to medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour. You may start to notice a nutty smell, almost like bread baking.
- Add two cups of stock to the roux, one cup at a time, whisking until well blended.
Deglazing the roasting pan
- Pour off the drippings from the roasting pan and save for gravy.
- Add one cup of water to the pan and place it on the stovetop over medium heat. Scrape all the tasty bits off the pan and let them mix with the drippings and water.
- Scrape all the tasty bits off the pan and let them mix with the drippings and water. Leave this on the heat just long enough to get the bits warm up so they can be scraped easily.
- Strain the broth and add it to the turkey gravy, whisking in until blended.*If the turkey gravy is too thick, you can add more of the turkey stock (or chicken stock).
- Taste the gravy and reseason as needed.
Notes
What can I do if my gravy is too salty?
With dry brining, the drippings can be salty. If your turkey gravy is too salty, don't despair; it's an easy fix.
Mix a small amount of roux (butter and flour) and add this to the gravy, whisking it in.
Add water (or low-sodium chicken broth) to thin out the gravy. This will help cut the salty taste. What can I do if my gravy is too light? If you like darker turkey gravy, that's an easy fix. Add a little kitchen bouquet to the gravy. It won't affect the flavor and will darken the gravy, making it look richer. What can I add to my turkey gravy to enrich the flavor? I have often added red wine and/or honey to the turkey gravy to add depth of flavor. Start with just a little to see if you like the taste.
Mix a small amount of roux (butter and flour) and add this to the gravy, whisking it in.
Add water (or low-sodium chicken broth) to thin out the gravy. This will help cut the salty taste. What can I do if my gravy is too light? If you like darker turkey gravy, that's an easy fix. Add a little kitchen bouquet to the gravy. It won't affect the flavor and will darken the gravy, making it look richer. What can I add to my turkey gravy to enrich the flavor? I have often added red wine and/or honey to the turkey gravy to add depth of flavor. Start with just a little to see if you like the taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg