Thanksgiving Gravy
Elevate your holiday feast with this classic Thanksgiving Gravy, the ultimate finishing touch for your turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Made from rich turkey drippings, golden roux, and savory chicken or turkey stock, this silky-smooth gravy is bursting with robust flavors that embody the essence of Thanksgiving. A hint of fresh thyme adds a fragrant touch, while optional heavy cream brings luxurious creaminess to the mix. Ready in just 20 minutes, this foolproof recipe ensures your holiday spread is complete with a sauce that balances depth and comfort. Ideal for Thanksgiving dinner, this homestyle gravy is sure to impress your guests and tie every dish together seamlessly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups turkey drippings
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
After roasting your turkey, carefully pour the drippings from the roasting pan into a heatproof bowl or fat separator. Allow the mixture to settle so the fat rises to the top.
Skim off the fat using a spoon or separate it using the fat separator. Reserve about 4 tablespoons of the fat for the gravy, or substitute an equal amount of unsalted butter if needed.
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the reserved fat or butter. Once melted and bubbling, whisk in the flour to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden brown and smells nutty.
Slowly whisk in the turkey drippings and stock, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture begins to thicken.
Lower the heat to a simmer and season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, if using. Allow the gravy to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to fully develop the flavors.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a richer gravy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the gravy from heat and strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother consistency, if preferred.
Serve hot over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing. Enjoy your Thanksgiving meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.4 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 5285 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 169 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.
