How To Make Turkey Gravy from Scratch

If you have never made homemade gravy before, this recipe is just for you. We are going to share how we make our family-favorite turkey gravy. While turkey is the star of Thanksgiving dinner, it’s nothing without gravy. It only requires a few simple ingredients, and it is ready in a matter of minutes.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make homemade turkey gravy from scratch, you will need the following ingredients:

• Butter
• Flour
• Ground Pepper
• Turkey Drippings: You will need a turkey to collect turkey drippings, the liquid left at the bottom of the pan after you cook a turkey. To make this gravy, you are going to need about 4 cups of drippings. If you do not have four cups, add enough chicken stock or broth to make 4 cups.

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• Saucepan (Large)
• Whisk

How to Make Homemade Turkey Gravy

1. Remove drippings from roasting pan and pour through a strainer into a large bowl.
2. Let sit for about 3-5 minutes and remove any fat that moves to the top of the drippings.
3. To make this gravy, you are going to need about 4 cups of drippings. If you do not have four cups at this point, add enough chicken broth to make 4 cups.
4. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add in black pepper over medium heat.
5. Lower heat to medium-low and whisk in ½ cup + 2 tablespoons flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
6. Slowly add in pan drippings, about 1 cup at a time, whisking constantly to keep the flour from clumping.
7. Continue to whisk after adding all the liquid until the gravy starts to bubble and thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Use gravy immediately, or keep warm on stove top and stir well before serving.

Storage Suggestions

Gravy begins to separate if you store it for too long. To preserve the quality, we recommend the following storage methods:

• In the Refrigerator: Place any leftover gravy in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• In the Freezer: If you plan to freeze your gravy, place the leftover gravy in airtight storage containers (or ice cube trays for freezing smaller amounts) for up to three months. Thaw frozen gravy in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat it slowly in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
• Reheating: When reheating gravy, put thawed gravy in a sauce pan and heat for boil for two to three minutes to kill any bacteria.

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Homemade Turkey Gravy

5 from 1 vote

A homemade turkey gravy from scratch comes together in minutes with your leftover turkey pan drippings, butter, flour, and ground pepper.

ServingServing: 6 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ ½ cup butter
• ▢ ½ cup flour, (plus 1-2 Tablespoons more if needed)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 4 cup drippings from cooked turkey, (or chicken stock/broth)

Equipment

• Saucepan (Large)
• Whisk

Instructions

1. Remove drippings from roasting pan and pour through a strainer into a large bowl.
2. Let sit for about 3-5 minutes and remove any fat that moves to the top of the drippings.
3. To make this gravy, you are going to need about 4 cups of drippings. If you do not have four cups at this point, add enough chicken broth to make 4 cups.
4. In a large saucepan, melt butter and add in black pepper over medium heat.
5. Lower heat to medium-low and whisk in ½ cup + 2 tablespoons flour, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
6. Slowly add in pan drippings, about 1 cup at a time, whisking constantly to keep the flour from clumping.
7. Continue to whisk after adding all the liquid until the gravy starts to bubble and thicken (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Use gravy immediately, or keep warm on stove top and stir well before serving.

Notes

To make this gravy, you are going to need about 4 cups of drippings. If you do not have four cups, add enough chicken stock or broth to make 4 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 182 kcal · Carbohydrates: 9 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Cholesterol: 41 mg · Sodium: 709 mg · Potassium: 136 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 473 IU · Vitamin C: 11 mg · Calcium: 14 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Cost: $5

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Dips, Dressings, Sauces, and Seasonings

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