Description
This Easy Turkey Gravy recipe provides a quick and flavorful accompaniment to your roasted turkey, made with simple ingredients including turkey drippings, flour, and broth or pan juices. Perfectly smooth and rich, it’s enhanced optionally with a splash of bourbon for added depth. Ready in just 10 minutes, this gravy is a classic addition to any holiday meal or roast dinner.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons turkey drippings
- 3 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups liquid (juices from roasted turkey OR broth)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional; or less to taste)
Instructions
- Make roux: Place turkey drippings in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook constantly for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. This step helps thicken the gravy and cooks out the raw flour taste.
- Add liquid: Slowly whisk in the liquid, whether it’s turkey pan juices or broth, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the mixture is fully smooth.
- Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking slowly. Then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season and serve: Remove the gravy from heat. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, and stir in bourbon if using, adjusting the amount based on your preference. Serve immediately over turkey or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh turkey drippings for the best flavor; if unavailable, high-quality broth works well too.
- Whisk constantly while cooking the roux to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Bourbon adds a nice depth but is optional, so feel free to omit if preferred.
- If gravy becomes too thick, thin it out slowly with more broth or water and reheat gently.
- For gluten-free alternative, substitute flour with a gluten-free thickener like cornstarch mixed with cold water.
