Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy turkey gravy from scratch using simple ingredients. This flavorful gravy is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving feast or any roasted poultry dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey drippings or turkey stock
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in Flour: Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 2-3 minutes until light golden brown.
- Add Stock: Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings or stock, a little at a time.
- Season: Add poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- If you don’t have drippings, use a good quality turkey or chicken stock instead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
