Turkey Gravy

Name: Turkey Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 250ml / 1 Cup Turkey Drippings; 120ml / ½ Cup White Wine; 475ml / 2 Cups Turkey Stock; ½ White Onion; ½ Carrot; 1 Celery Stalk; 2 Fresh Bay Leaves; ½ Bunch Fresh Thyme; ½ Bunch Fresh Parsley; 2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary; 25g / 2 Tbsp Butter; 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour; Salt to Taste

Made with Roast Turkey Drippings

Never mind the store-bought stuff. Gravy really ties the holiday meal together, so whip up your own and make it unforgettable.

Complexity

More Involved

Prep Time

0 H 20 M

Appliance

Hob

Cook Time

0 H 20 M

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Ingredients:

250ml / 1 Cup Turkey Drippings

Giblets can be roasted if more drippings are needed

120ml / ½ Cup White Wine

475ml / 2 Cups Turkey Stock

Low-sodium or no-salt stock recommended Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock can be substituted

½ White Onion

½ Carrot

1 Celery Stalk

2 Fresh Bay Leaves

½ Bunch Fresh Thyme

½ Bunch Fresh Parsley

2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary

25g / 2 Tbsp Butter

2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour

Salt to Taste

Tools:

Butcher's Twine

Hand Blender

Glass Measuring Jug

Sieve

Whisk

Wooden Spoon

Ladle

Pan

Non-stick recommended

Saucepan

Knife

Cutting Board

About This Recipe:

Food traditions during the holidays might vary from household to household, but there's one thing most people can agree on: It's not a festive meal without a mouth-watering gravy that warms your stomach and your soul. And while there's nothing wrong with a store-bought gravy, you've got a real chance to bring something special to the table when you mix your own with the drippings from your holiday turkey. The biggest benefit is that whatever flavorings you've added to the meat will transfer to the drippings, so you know your gravy will be a perfect pairing. On top of that, making it at home cuts down on food waste, and it lets you adjust the taste to your exact preference. You already know you're putting gravy on your turkey, but why stop there? If you're like us, you're no stranger to a gravy boat, and have likely poured that velvety goodness all over your potatoes and stuffing before sopping up any leftover traces with a bit of bread. And if you haven't done that, we encourage you to give it a go. It's part of the holiday experience, after all.

Cooking Method:

Strain Cooking Juices

Strain your turkey drippings into your measuring jug through a sieve.

Scrape Roasting Pan

Scrape the roasting pan for any leftover drippings, then strain those into the jug.

The stubborn stuff at the bottom of the pan has a lot of flavor, so it's worth taking the extra time to get it all out. If it doesn't scrape out easily, you can use a little bit of water to help loosen it.

Skim Fat

Give the drippings a few minutes for the fat to rise to the top, then carefully skim off the fat. Set the liquid aside.

For a rich, creamy gravy, we tend to prefer a roux made from fat and flour versus a starchy thickening agent. It may not be as quick, but it adds so much more depth of flavor.

Mix Roux

Whisk your flour and 3 tablespoons of your dripping fat together until smooth.

Dice Onion

Cut your onion into small cubes.

Onion is a pretty staple ingredient in gravy because it adds a ton of flavor. However, it can also be pretty overpowering, which is why we opted for the milder white onion for this recipe.