Best Turkey Gravy

Name: The Best Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1.5 c. turkey drippings; 1/2 stick butter (unsalted); 1/4 c. flour; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme (chopped); 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary (chopped); 1 tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped); kosher salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

Hey, y'all! Planning on making a turkey or turkey breast this holiday season? It's criminal to then not make the best turkey gravy from the drippings! It's rich, creamy, and will become a staple of your holiday spread -- that I promise you! I've had many variations of this recipe; this is the home run!

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The Best Turkey Gravy

Frequently Asked Questions

What all does the gravy have in it?

My self-proclaimed best turkey gravy is a combination of flour, butter, fresh herbs, seasoning, and of course - turkey drippings!

I'm cooking a turkey breast, not a full turkey. Can I still make this recipe?

Absolutely. You might not have the correct amount of drippings (as listed in the recipe) from a smaller amount of turkey, such as a breast. That said, scale down the ingredients and make a smaller batch. It all works the same!

How do I collect the drippings?

You will want to discard the majority of the solids in the turkey drippings, while retaining the liquid. I recommend using a strainer or sieve.

Should I add more black pepper or kosher salt?

Be careful with over-salting the gravy, especially; taste the gravy without it -- if it is well-seasoned enough, do not add more salt/pepper. If the drippings need more seasoning, season to taste.

Ingredients, Shopping List: Best Turkey Gravy

Turkey drippings: this will come from roasting either a whole turkey or turkey breast. You will reserve the drippings for the gravy (a total of 1.5 cups if you have it).
Unsalted butter: ½ stick will be used.
Flour: ¼ cup, which you likely already have in your pantry.
Fresh Thyme, Parsley, Rosemary: 1 tbsp. each.
Kosher salt, course black pepper: to taste.

The Recipe

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The Best Turkey Gravy

JC Phelps

After cooking a turkey/turkey breast, don't let those delicious drippings go to waste; it's not Thanksgiving without the Best Turkey Gravy!

5 from 38 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 32 kcal

Ingredients

1.5 c. turkey drippings
½ stick butter unsalted
¼ c. flour
1 tbsp. fresh thyme chopped
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Using a sieve or a strainer of some sort, strain the turkey drippings. You will want to remove the majority of the solids while retaining the liquid.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add in flour and whisk until slightly browned. Add in thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Whisk until incorporated.
Whisk turkey drippings into the gravy in batches. Whisk for 2-3 minutes.
Once gravy comes to a boil, reduce heat and continue to whisk until gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Season with kosher salt and course black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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