Tyler Florence Turkey Gravy
Elevate your holiday feast with Tyler Florence’s Turkey Gravy, a rich and velvety classic crafted from savory turkey drippings and aromatic herbs. This recipe combines a golden roux of butter and flour with the deep flavors of turkey or chicken stock, enriched with fresh thyme and sage for an irresistible, homemade touch. Perfectly balanced and seasoned to taste, this gravy is the ultimate accompaniment to roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or fluffy stuffing. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious, show-stopping sauce that will have your guests savoring every drop.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Turkey drippings
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 cups Chicken stock or turkey stock
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs Fresh sage
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
After roasting your turkey, reserve 2 cups of the pan drippings and strain them to remove solids.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to bubble.
Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the roux is golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Slowly add the turkey drippings to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Gradually add the chicken or turkey stock, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the thyme and sage sprigs to the gravy and let it come to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the gravy to taste with salt and black pepper. Adjust flavor as needed by adding additional turkey drippings or stock.
Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve to remove the herb sprigs and any lumps, if desired.
Serve the gravy warm alongside roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.8 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.4 g | 237% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 290 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 8177 mg | 356% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% | |
*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.
