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A rich, dark brown turkey gravy in a white ceramic gravy boat.

Quick way to grow delicious Turkey Gravy with 3 easy stepsTurkey Gravy

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to prepare delicious turkey gravy in just three simple steps, perfect for enhancing your holiday meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups turkey drippings
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Fat separator (optional)
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Separate the fat from the turkey drippings using a fat separator or by chilling and skimming, then reserve 2 tablespoons of the fat and 2 cups of the drippings.
  2. Heat the reserved turkey fat in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until a golden-brown roux forms.
Cooking the Gravy
  1. Gradually whisk in the reserved turkey drippings and chicken or turkey broth into the roux.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Finishing Touches
  1. Season the gravy with salt and black pepper to taste, adding more if needed.
  2. Serve the delicious turkey gravy hot over your favorite turkey dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a sprig of fresh thyme or a bay leaf to the gravy while it simmers, removing it before serving.