Onion Thyme Gravy for Turkey Thanksgiving
Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this rich and flavorful Onion Thyme Gravy, the perfect complement to your roast turkey. This recipe brings depth to your holiday table by combining caramelized yellow onions and the herbal warmth of fresh thyme, all thickened to velvety perfection with turkey drippings or broth. A dash of dry white wine adds sophisticated acidity, while just the right amount of seasoning ties it all together. Whether poured generously over turkey slices or ladled onto mashed potatoes, this easy-to-make gravy is ready in just 35 minutes and serves a crowd of eight. For a rustic feel, keep the onions intact, or strain for a silky-smooth finish—either way, it’s bound to be the star of your Thanksgiving spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 Fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Turkey drippings or broth
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and lightly caramelized.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the turkey drippings or broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the white wine and continue simmering for 5–7 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the thyme sprigs and discard them. Season the gravy with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother consistency, or serve as is for a more rustic texture.
Pour the gravy into a serving dish and serve warm alongside the turkey and other Thanksgiving sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 4521 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 721 mg | 15% | |
*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.
