Description
This classic turkey gravy recipe is made from pan drippings, enriched with butter, aromatic herbs, and thickened with flour to create a smooth and flavorful sauce perfect for complementing your turkey or other poultry dishes.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups turkey stock, preferably from pan drippings
Instructions
- Prepare the stock: If using pan drippings, strain them through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids. Reserve about 2 1/2 cups of the liquid. If there isn’t enough pan drippings, substitute with turkey or vegetable stock.
- Melt butter and sauté aromatics: In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, dried sage, and fresh thyme, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly to release the herbs’ aroma.
- Add flour and cook roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and continue whisking frequently for about 2 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown, which helps cook out the raw flour taste.
- Incorporate stock: Gradually whisk in the reserved pan drippings or prepared turkey stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, whisking frequently for 5 to 7 minutes until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
- Season and serve: Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve the gravy immediately over turkey or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover gravy in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To extend its life, reheat and bring to a boil before serving, lasting up to 5 days.
- Freeze gravy in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat to boiling before serving.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you may increase the dried sage slightly but use sparingly to avoid overpowering the flavor.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
