Description
This flavorful Turkey Gravy Recipe brings a rich, savory complement to your roasted turkey. Made from homemade turkey stock, fresh herbs, and pan drippings, this gravy is smooth, well-seasoned, and perfect for holiday dinners or any time you want a comforting sauce to elevate your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Herbs
- 5 cups turkey stock (divided)
- few sprigs fresh sage
- few sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper (to taste)
Seasonings and Flour
- 1 teaspoon Bell’s poultry seasoning
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
Additional Ingredients
- All the pan drippings from roasted turkey
Instructions
- Simmer herbs and stock: In a medium or large pot, combine 4 cups of turkey stock with the fresh sage sprigs, thyme sprigs, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt (adjust if your stock already contains salt), and black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes. After simmering, remove and discard the herbs.
- Prepare flour slurry: In a blender, combine the remaining 1 cup of cold turkey stock with 2/3 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon Bell’s poultry seasoning. Blend until you achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture.
- Temper the slurry: Gradually add 2 cups of the boiling turkey stock to the blender with the flour mixture to temper it safely, then blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine and thicken: Pour the blended mixture back into the pot with the simmering turkey stock. Add in all the pan drippings from the roasted turkey. Stir continuously with a whisk over low heat and simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season and finish: Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and serve warm alongside your turkey or favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Makes about 4 1/2 cups of gravy, enough for approximately 18 servings.
- If your turkey stock is already salted, reduce the additional kosher salt to avoid overly salty gravy.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried sage and thyme can be substituted at about one-third the quantity.
- Whisk continuously to prevent lumps while thickening the gravy.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently, adding a splash of stock or water to adjust consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
