How to make gravy using pan drippings from roast turkey, by Jon Kung on YouTube. 1 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a fat separator or a tall jug. Wait a minute so the fat rises to the top and you can see the darker juices below.
Set the roasting pan over medium heat on the stove. Add a splash of stock or water and scrape the browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Measure about 2 tablespoons of the risen fat back into the pan for every cup of gravy you want to make. Discard or save the rest.
Sprinkle in an equal amount of flour, roughly 2 tablespoons, and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the roux smells nutty and looks light brown.
Pour in the defatted drippings plus enough stock to reach the volume you need, whisking the whole time so no lumps form.
Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Thin it with more stock if it gets too thick, or simmer longer if you want it thicker. Keep it warm over low heat until serving.
Tips and common mistakes
Hot fat and drippings can spit when they hit the pan, so keep your face back and use a long-handled whisk.
If the gravy turns lumpy, pour it through a fine sieve and whisk again before serving.
Taste before you add salt, since a brined bird and salty stock can make gravy too salty fast.
Stir a splash of stock into leftover gravy as you reheat it, because it thickens as it sits.
Questions
Can I make this gravy without flour?
Yes. Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it in near the end, then simmer for 1 minute to thicken.
How much gravy will one turkey make?
A roast turkey usually leaves 3 to 4 tablespoons of fat, enough for about 2 cups of gravy. Add more stock to stretch it further.
Why did my gravy turn lumpy?
The flour went in too fast or the pan was too hot. Whisk the flour into the fat first, then add liquid slowly while whisking.
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