Roast Turkey Pan Gravy
Transform your turkey dinner into a show-stopping feast with this rich and silky Roast Turkey Pan Gravy. Crafted from flavorful turkey drippings, this classic homemade gravy uses a golden roux made with unsalted butter and flour to create the perfect base for a velvety texture. Enhanced with turkey or chicken stock and a hint of fresh thyme or Worcestershire sauce, this recipe delivers layers of savory goodness in every spoonful. Skimming off excess fat and straining the gravy ensures an ultra-smooth, lump-free finish that’s sure to impress at any holiday table. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking, this foolproof pan gravy is the ultimate accompaniment to roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and all your Thanksgiving favorites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Turkey drippings
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Turkey or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
After roasting your turkey, carefully pour the pan drippings into a heatproof measuring cup or bowl, leaving any solids behind in the roasting pan.
Skim off the fat from the drippings (you can use a fat separator if available) and reserve 1 cup of the liquid.
Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the melted butter. Cook the flour-butter mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns light golden brown and forms a roux.
Gradually whisk in the reserved turkey drippings and turkey or chicken stock, ensuring no lumps remain. Whisk constantly to create a smooth sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Add the salt, ground black pepper, fresh thyme (if using), and Worcestershire sauce (if using), stirring to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving bowl or gravy boat to remove any lumps for a silky-smooth finish.
Serve the gravy hot alongside your roasted turkey and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
661 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 5013 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*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.
