Classic Turkey Gravy

Overhead photo of turkey gravy and sliced turkey

A classic turkey gravy is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. With this easy recipe, you are guaranteed to get a perfect gravy each and every time.

Course Holidays

Cuisine American

Keyword easy gravy recipe, thanksgiving gravy, turkey gravy

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings -10 servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon 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)
4 cups turkey pan drippings
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
1/2 cup butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute or until a slightly nutty smell emerges.
1/2 cup all purpose flour
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.

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