Don't Skip the Gravy! Perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe, by allthingsbbq on YouTube. 3 min 44 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 44 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a jug or bowl. Let them sit for a few minutes so the fat rises to the top.
Skim the clear fat off the top with a spoon and save it. Strain the darker drippings below and keep them for flavor.
Melt 2 tablespoons of turkey fat or butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
Cook the roux for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly, until it bubbles and turns light golden. Do not let it burn.
Add 2 cups of turkey stock and the strained drippings a splash at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Simmer the gravy for 5 to 10 minutes, whisking often, until it coats the back of a spoon.
Taste the gravy and add salt and pepper. For a richer finish, whisk in a splash of cream or a small piece of butter.
Pour the gravy through a fine-mesh strainer into a warm jug or bowl. Serve it hot with the turkey.
Tips and common mistakes
Use equal parts fat and flour by volume for the roux so the gravy thickens reliably.
Add the stock slowly and whisk constantly to stop lumps forming.
Skim the fat after the drippings settle, or the gravy will taste greasy.
If the gravy gets too thick, whisk in warm stock a splash at a time.
Questions
Can I make turkey gravy without pan drippings?
Yes. Use butter for the roux and good turkey stock for flavor, though real drippings give the deepest taste.
How do I fix lumpy gravy?
Pour it through a fine-mesh strainer and whisk well. Next time, add the liquid more slowly and keep whisking.
How long does turkey gravy keep?
Keep it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove and add a splash of stock if it thickens.
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