Make Ahead Turkey Gravy
Elevate your holiday meal prep with this rich and velvety Make Ahead Turkey Gravy, designed to save time without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly seasoned and luxuriously creamy, this recipe starts with a buttery roux and blends in savory chicken or turkey stock, with the option to enhance the depth of flavor using cooked turkey drippings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gravy is ideal for prepping in advance—simply store it in the fridge and reheat on the big day for stress-free serving. Whether poured generously over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing, this foolproof gravy is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget to add a finishing touch of fresh thyme for a picture-perfect presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken or turkey stock
- 1 cup Cooked turkey drippings (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 sprig Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for 3-4 minutes to create a roux. The mixture should be smooth and golden in color.
Gradually add the stock, one cup at a time, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
If using cooked turkey drippings, add them to the mixture for extra flavor and whisk to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
If making ahead, allow the gravy to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently over medium-low heat before serving, stirring occasionally. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1153 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 265 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 5421 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 431 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
