Soy-Free Classic Turkey Gravy
Elevate your holiday meals with this Soy-Free Classic Turkey Gravy, a rich and velvety sauce brimming with savory flavors and fragrant herbs. Crafted from scratch using golden turkey drippings, unsalted butter, and a perfectly balanced roux, this recipe delivers a smooth and luxurious texture without any soy-based ingredients. Infused with fresh thyme and sage, it adds a hint of earthy goodness that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Ready in just 25 minutes, this traditional gravy is a versatile, crowd-pleasing addition to your festive table, perfect for those seeking allergen-friendly classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup turkey drippings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
After roasting the turkey, carefully pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a measuring cup. Let it sit for a few minutes until the fat rises to the top and skim off the fat with a spoon.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Once the butter is melted and sizzling, add the flour to the saucepan, stirring constantly with a whisk to form a roux. Cook the roux for about 2-3 minutes, until it turns a light golden color and has a nutty aroma.
Gradually add the turkey drippings and chicken or turkey broth to the roux, whisking continuously to ensure a smooth consistency. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, and fresh sage. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the gravy is rich and smooth. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a little more broth until the desired consistency is reached.
Serve the soy-free turkey gravy hot over sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 207 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 4035 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% | |
*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.
