Description
This classic Turkey Gravy recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfect for enhancing your holiday meals or any turkey dinner. Made with butter, fresh herbs, garlic, and turkey stock, it creates a smooth and savory sauce that complements roasted turkey beautifully.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups turkey stock, preferably from pan drippings
Instructions
- Prepare the Stock: If using pan drippings, strain them through a fine mesh sieve and discard any solids. Reserve about 2 1/2 cups of the liquid. If you don’t have enough pan drippings, substitute with turkey or vegetable stock.
- Melt Butter and Cook Herbs: In a 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, dried sage, and fresh thyme, and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly to release the flavors.
- Make the Roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and continue to cook, whisking frequently, for about 2 minutes or until the mixture turns golden and fragrant.
- Add Stock Gradually: Slowly whisk in the reserved pan drippings or turkey stock, ensuring no lumps form. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking frequently until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve the gravy immediately over turkey or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat to boiling before serving.
- For longer storage, freeze gravy in freezer-safe containers for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bring to a boil before serving.
- If the gravy becomes too thick after cooling, whisk in a little additional turkey stock or water to reach desired consistency.
- You can substitute dried thyme for fresh thyme if needed, using 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
