Turkey Gravy from Drippings
How to make turkey gravy from drippings the easy way. Don't let all the seasonings and juicy pan drippings from your turkey go to waste!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- drippings from roasted turkey
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or turkey stock))
- kosher salt and black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Carefully pour the turkey drippings from the roasting pan through a strainer and into a large glass container or two. Place it in the fridge for 15 minutes to let the fat rise to the top and solidify.
- 2
Remove the drippings from the fridge, scoop out 2 tablespoons of the fat, and discard the remaining fat or transfer it to a storage container to use later. (See Notes below if you don't end up with 2 tablespoons of fat.) You should now have only the liquid turkey drippings remaining.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of reserved fat and the all-purpose flour until smooth. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until bubbly and light to golden brown.
- 4
Whisk in 1 cup of the turkey drippings and the chicken broth until completely smooth. (See Notes below if you don't end up with 1 cup of turkey drippings.)Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the gravy has thickened to your liking. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.