Description
Have you cooked a turkey for thanksgiving and don't want to waste all the drippings? Don't worry you can use them in this Simple Turkey Gravy recipe.
Ingredients
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- 750ml (3 cups) pan drippings
- 113g (1/2 cup) butter
- 60g (1/2 cup) flour
Instructions
- Strain all the pan drippings into a large jug first, then measure off 750ml (3 cups) for the recipe.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then systematically stir in the flour until a smooth paste forms.
- Add a splash of the dripping to the roux and stir until smooth. Add another splash, stir enthusiastically, ensuring that the mixture is smooth before adding more liquid. Repeat the process until all the drippings are fully incorporated.
- Bring the gravy to a boil, then bring it to a slow simmer point, while stirring constantly. After about 5 minutes, the gravy should have thickened.
- Season to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- In my case, I roasted a 9kg (20lbs) turkey, which yielded around 1 liter (4 cups) of pan juices, with 250ml (1 cup) being fat and 750ml (3 cups) being stock. I.e. Different sized and quality turkeys will yield different quantities of pan juices, so it’s best to collect it all first from the pan and work out the appropriate ratios for the recipe from there.
- You can make this gravy ahead of the feast. Gently heat it through in a saucepan and stir frequently.
- You can add fresh herbs to the gravy, such as thyme or parsley.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American