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Turkey Gravy Recipe

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๐Ÿฆƒ This Turkey Gravy Recipe offers rich and smooth flavor, making any meal feel like a special occasion.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Easy to prepare with simple techniques, it enhances your turkey with savory depth and perfect texture each time.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 4 cups

Ingredients

– 1/2 cup fat from turkey drippings

– 4 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth or vegetable broth)

– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

– Salt and pepper to taste

– Optional: giblets and neck of uncooked turkey (including the neck, heart, liver, and gizzards)

Instructions

1-First, remove the giblets from the turkey cavity, rinse them under cold water, and refrigerate until needed. Place the giblets and neck in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.

2-After simmering, remove the giblets from the water, reserve the liquid if you want, discard the liver, and finely chop the remaining giblets and meat from the neck.

3-Once your turkey is roasted, pour the drippings into a bowl and let the fat separate; skim most of the fat from the top.

4-In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of the drippings with 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to form a roux, stirring over heat until it turns golden brown.

5-Gradually whisk in 4 cups of chicken broth along with an additional 1 cup of drippings. Continue cooking for 5 to 8 minutes, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.

6-Stir in the chopped giblets and adjust the consistency by adding reserved giblet broth or a slurry made from 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water if needed.

7-Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste and serve the gravy warm.

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Notes

๐Ÿ— Remove liver from giblets to prevent strong flavors.
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ Let turkey drippings rest to allow fat to separate for easier skimming.
๐Ÿฅ„ Adjust gravy thickness by adding broth if too thick or cooking longer if too thin.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Simmering and Whisking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 18 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g