Description
Transform your holiday meals with this easy homemade turkey gravy that promises to elevate every dish on your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup turkey drippings
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a whisk for smooth mixing.
- Collect turkey drippings in a measuring cup; allow fat to rise to the top.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of collected fat. Whisk in an equal amount of flour until smooth and cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and reserved drippings until well combined.
- Bring to a gentle boil while stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired; stir in fresh herbs if using before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 78
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg