Description
This rich and flavorful turkey gravy is perfect for your holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth or turkey broth (preferably reduced sodium)
- 1 ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning (or as desired)
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or as desired)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or as desired)
Instructions
- To a large sauce pan, add the butter, and heat over medium-high heat to melt.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk it into the butter, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and is lightly golden brown in color. Whisk nearly continuously. Tip: This is called making a roux and is necessary later on so that your gravy thickens properly. Do not shortchange this step or move on until you’ve properly made your roux but also be careful not to overcook it and burn the flour.
- Slowly add the broth, whisking the entire time, and continue to whisk to remove any lumps. Simmer for 2 minutes, or until the gravy begins to thicken. Whisk nearly continuously.
- Add the remaining seasonings, salt, pepper, and continue to whisk over medium heat until the gravy is thickened to your liking, about 6-9 minutes, but it will vary based on your pan size, heat output level of your stove, and how thick you like your gravy.
- Taste, adjust the seasoning balance as needed (if you used reduced sodium broth, you may want to add additional salt), and serve warm.
Notes
- This gravy pairs well with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg