Homemade Turkey Gravy

My turkey gravy recipe is so mouthwatering, you'll be scraping the pot clean! Plus instructions for gravy with and without drippings!

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword 3 ingredients, easy, gluten free friendly, thanksgiving

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Servings ounces

Calories 29kcal

Set a medium saucepan over medium-low heat on the stove and add turkey drippings. Heat until heated through, but not boiling.
¼ Cup Turkey Drippings
Once the drippings are heated, add flour. Mix until combined and thick.
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
Pour in the stock while stirring. Let the mixture heat for a couple more minutes until it starts to thicken, continuing to stir.
4 Cups Turkey Stock
Turn off the heat and remove from the burner once combined and nearly thickened. Taste and carefully adjust with salt and pepper, if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley (optional) when serving, and enjoy!
Salt & Pepper, Fresh Parsley

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the flour and stir until thick and bubbly.
4 Tablespoons butter, ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
Add in the shallots, herbs, and garlic, and heat until aromatic.
½ Shallot, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 teaspoons Sage, 2 teaspoons Rosemary, 2 teaspoons Thyme
Slowly pour in the broth, whisking constantly to ensure no lumps remain.
4 cups Turkey Stock
Once hot, bubbly, and completely smooth, remove from the heat and serve!

You can make turkey gravy without pan drippings - just replace the drippings with 4 Tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted).

For added flavor, you can mix in thyme, parsley, or any other fresh herbs you enjoy. But if your drippings are especially flavorful, you may prefer it without any added herbs.

Your turkey drippings will already be seasoned and the stock will already have salt, unless you use low sodium stock. Don't season until after you taste the gravy!

If you’re having trouble getting rid of flour clumps, use the back of a spoon to flatten and mix them in.

For the best results, it’s important the flour completely dissolves in the drippings before adding stock.

It’s important to remove the gravy before it fully thickens as it will continue to cook a bit once removed from the stove.

It’s important to keep stirring once you add the stock or it will begin congealing on the top.