Description
This classic homemade turkey gravy delivers irresistible flavor with simple ingredients, making it a must-have for festive dinners or comforting family meals. Elevate your turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing with this rich sauce that brings warmth and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
- Turkey Neck and Giblets
- Carrots (2, coarsely chopped)
- Celery (2 ribs, coarsely chopped)
- Onion (1, quartered)
- Garlic (2 cloves, whole)
- Fresh Rosemary (2 sprigs)
- Fresh Thyme (2 sprigs)
- Fresh Sage Leaves (2-3, whole)
- Water (6 cups)
- Fat from Turkey Drippings (4 tablespoons)
- All-Purpose Flour (6 tablespoons)
- Juice from Turkey Drippings
- Homemade Turkey Stock (or 4 cups store-bought)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Make the Turkey Stock by simmering turkey neck, giblets, vegetables, and herbs in water for 2 hours.
- Strain the stock into a bowl and discard the solids, keeping the fragrant liquid.
- Prepare the gravy base by collecting turkey drippings and separating the fat.
- Make the roux by cooking flour with the fat until golden.
- Add turkey drippings and stock gradually, whisking until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, adjusting thickness and seasoning as desired.
- Strain for a smooth finish before serving.
Notes
For a thicker gravy, allow it to simmer longer after adding all liquid.
Make sure to whisk continuously to avoid lumps when adding liquids.
Store leftover gravy in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
