Description
This Perfect Gravy Recipe delivers a rich, flavorful sauce made from turkey pan drippings, fresh herbs, and a smooth roux base. Ideal for drizzling over roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing, this gravy balances savory depth with aromatic sage and thyme for a classic, comforting finish to your meal.
Ingredients
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Gravy Base
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup turkey pan drippings (or more if available)
- 1 cup (or more) low-sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
Seasonings
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create the Roux: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns golden and fragrant, about 1 minute. This step forms the roux, which will thicken the gravy nicely.
- Add Pan Drippings: Gradually whisk in the turkey pan drippings. If you have more than 1 cup of drippings, use up all available and reduce the amount of broth later accordingly. Bring the mixture to a boil to activate the thickening properties of the roux, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer and Thicken: Allow the gravy to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until it slightly thickens and smooths out.
- Incorporate Broth and Herbs: Whisk in the chicken broth (or turkey stock), fresh sage, and thyme. Return to a simmer and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the gravy, stirring occasionally and gradually adding more broth if needed, until the flavors meld and the gravy reaches your desired consistency. This should take about 10 minutes.
Notes
- If the gravy becomes too thick, add additional broth a tablespoon at a time to thin it out.
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor, but dried herbs can substitute in smaller amounts.
- Skim off any excess fat from the pan drippings before adding if desired for a less greasy gravy.
- This recipe is perfect for serving with turkey but can be adapted for chicken or other roasted meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~1/4 cup)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
