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The holidays aren’t complete without a perfectly roasted turkey and a classic turkey gravy to pour over it. This recipe and a great list of turkey prep essentials are all you need this holiday season to make entertaining a breeze.
Turkey and gravy are made for each other. During the holidays, those two items seem to cause a lot of stress, though. Relax because I’ve got you covered with a recipe for the perfect turkey gravy and all the items you need to pull off holiday entertaining.
OXO cooking tools are the perfect items to have in your arsenal of holiday prep .
When we are talking turkey, you need these items at the ready to make prepping the perfect bird a breeze::
- OXO Silicone Roasting Rack – This rack elevates food above fat and liquid for healthier cooking. It also allows air to flow around food which makes for more even roasting.
- OXO Flavor Injector – Add flavor to your turkey from the inside by injecting marinades inside the bird.
- OXO Thermocouple Thermometer – Cooking your turkey to the perfect temperature is so important – it’s what’ll save you from having an overdone bird. This thermometer provides precise temperatures (within +/-0.9 degrees) within 2-3 seconds. A quick temperature reading means you get the turkey back in the oven quicker for less loss of heat to the oven and bird.
- OXO Poultry Shears – Poultry shears are invaluable when making a holiday turkey. The OXO Poultry Shears are ideal for trimming or cutting poultry. The stainless steel blades are curved and tapered for precision. Plus, the shears are spring loaded to prevent hand strain.
Once you are ready to make your classic turkey gravy, the OXO Good Gravy Fat Separator is a must. It has a built-in trigger on the handle to release the cooking liquid from the bottom while leaving fat behind.
So, now that you have a list of turkey prep must-haves, let’s talk flavor! For my turkey, I used the OXO Flavor Injector to add a Cajun butter marinade directly into the turkey.
To create the marinade, simply whisk together 1 cup of melted butter, 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1 Tbsp garlic powder. Add the marinade to the OXO Flavor Injector and inject into the turkey.
I also rub a small amount of the marinade on the outside of the bird as well but you will need minimal marinade there thanks to all the flavor going inside.
To check and make sure your turkey is cooked to the proper temperature, be sure to have a thermometer on hand. It makes it so easy to check the internal temperature of the turkey.
Once your turkey is done roasting, it time for the gravy! I have to be honest and admit that gravy can be intimidating. But, the recipe below is so easy, and is made even easier with the help of the OXO Good Gravy Fat Separator.
What is a classic turkey gravy?
Turkey gravy is typically made with the pan juices from roasting the turkey, which can also be enhanced with additional turkey or chicken stock. Many people add giblets to the gravy but some enjoy it smoother with just broth.
As you prepare for the holidays this year, be sure your kitchen is equipped with the right ingredients and tools for the job. OXO makes the perfect kitchen tools for ensuring that your holiday preparation goes smoothly and efficiently. Be sure to visit their website to learn all about the great tools for making the perfect turkey and gravy.
If you love this classic gravy recipe, let me know! Be sure to check out these other great recipes that are perfect pairing with turkey for the holidays:
- The Best Green Bean Casserole
- Sumac Roasted Carrots
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Who will be joining you this holiday season? Any turkey prep tips to share?
If you make this classic turkey gravy or any other recipe from the blog, I would love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen on Instagram or Twitter.
Classic Turkey Gravy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 4 cups turkey pan drippings
Instructions
- Pour drippings into fat separator and allow fat to rise to the top and solidify. Capture the liquid from the drippings. {Supplement with turkey stock if there is not 4 cups of drippings)
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute or until a slightly nutty smell emerges.
- Slowly whisk in the pan drippings / stock until all the drippings have been incorporated.
- Simmer gravy for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps.
Notes
- You can use a combination of pan drippings and stock if your pan drippings do not produce enough for the recipe.
- Add the drippings to the flour mixture very slowly in the beginning to ensure no lumps form.
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of OXO.
That gravy is the absolute perfect thickness. Drooling. Also just found a few OXO products to go on the Christmas list.
That turkey is GORGEOUS! I love OXO tools too. My kitchen is full of them.
OXO cooking tools are the best, right?! I have so many that I love.
Can’t beat turkey gravy made from drippings! So good! The fat separator is the key to it for sure!
That is a mighty fine looking turkey!
Thanks! It tasted amazing too.
I’ve always wondered about those flavor-injectors! I think I need to get one. Your turkey looks AMAZING.
This was my first time using one and it worked great! Definitely give it a try.
Great turkey and gravy! I can’t wait for dinner tomorrow!
It looks really amazing!!
This is turkey perfection! The gravy is so easy to make!
I agree, there is no perfect holidays without a juicy turkey with gravy!
I love the idea of injecting the turkey with marinade. it looks divine once cooked up.