Turkey Gravy

Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy

You'll want to put this on everything. This Thanksgiving turkey gravy is a velvety, savory glaze that folds turkey drippings into a rich chicken stock. The result is a glossy, kitchen-worthy sauce that makes the meal feel complete.

This recipe makes great gravy even without turkey drippings, but of course tastes better with it!

10 min cook time
5 min prep
Servings
8
Units

Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In sauce pan, add chicken stock and chicken bouillon. Heat until simmering.
    • 2 cup chicken stock (480 g)
    • 1 tsp chicken bouillon (5 g)
  • In another sauce pan, melt the butter. Once fully melted, slowly add in the all purpose flour while whisking until the texture resembles a thick paste.
    • 4 tbsp butter, unsalted (64 g)
    • 4 tbsp all purpose flour (40 g)
  • Then add the chicken stock 1/3 at a time into the roux while stirring to combine.
    • Keep adding the rest of the chicken stock until fully combined to form the gravy.
      • Finally, season the gravy with salt, pepper, and turkey drippings if you have it, and stir to combine.
        • ¼ tsp salt (1.5 g)
        • 1 tsp black pepper (1.4 g)
        • 1 cup turkey drippings (240 g)
          (recommended but optional)
      • Your gravy is ready to serve. Enjoy!

        Notes

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        Nutrition Information

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        Per serving

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        99 kcal
        4.9%
        Fat
        7.2 g
        9.2%
        Saturated fat
        4.1 g
        21%
        Trans fat
        0.3 g
        Fiber
        0.1 g
        0.5%
        Carbohydrates
        6.3 g
        2.3%
        Sugars
        1 g
        1.9%
        Protein
        2 g
        4%
        Sodium
        325 mg
        14%
        Cholesterol
        19 mg
        6.4%

        Total (8 servings)

        Nutrient
        Amount
        % DV
        Calories
        792 kcal
        39%
        Fat
        58 g
        74%
        Saturated fat
        33 g
        168%
        Trans fat
        2.4 g
        Fiber
        0.8 g
        4%
        Carbohydrates
        50 g
        18%
        Sugars
        8 g
        15%
        Protein
        16 g
        32%
        Sodium
        2,600 mg
        112%
        Cholesterol
        152 mg
        51%

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