Description
Savory turkey gravy from grandmother’s Southern kitchen blends rich pan drippings with hearty chicken stock. Silky herbs and subtle seasonings create a comforting sauce you’ll crave at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2.75 cups (656 ml) turkey or chicken stock
- ¼ cup (60 ml) turkey drippings
- ½ tsp fresh thyme or ¼ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Dripping Preparation: Transfer roasted turkey pan drippings into a fat separator, allowing liquid to settle. Carefully skim excess fat, retaining approximately one-quarter cup of flavorful liquid.
- Roux Creation: Warm reserved drippings in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk flour into heated liquid, creating a smooth golden mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour flavor.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour turkey or chicken stock into the roux, whisking methodically to prevent lumps. Maintain constant stirring to ensure a silky, uniform consistency.
- Seasoning Infusion: Add salt, ground black pepper, and optional thyme to enhance gravy’s flavor profile. Reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer gently, stirring periodically to prevent burning.
- Texture Refinement: Monitor gravy’s consistency, allowing it to thicken naturally. Adjust with additional stock if needed to achieve desired texture. Incorporate a pat of butter for a glossy, rich finish.
- Final Presentation: Strain gravy through a fine-mesh sieve for an impeccably smooth texture. Taste and adjust seasonings to create a perfectly balanced flavor. Serve immediately alongside roasted turkey and traditional side dishes.
Notes
- Skim off excess fat from drippings using a fat separator or spoon to prevent greasy, heavy gravy and maintain a clean, rich flavor profile.
- Whisk flour and liquid continuously and slowly to create a smooth roux, ensuring no flour clumps develop during the cooking process.
- Monitor thickness while simmering, adding stock gradually if too thick or reducing heat if too thin to achieve perfect pour-able texture.
- Experiment with additional herbs like rosemary or sage, or add a splash of white wine to elevate the gravy’s complexity and create a more sophisticated taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg