This is a flavorful gravy, that is simple, and delicious and will takes any holiday meal to the next level.

This gravy is made with only a few ingredients – butter, flour, drippings (I’ve used chicken or turkey with this recipe – definitely use turkey if you have it – especially if you have the fresh drippings from a turkey you cooked!) and a little salt and pepper for seasoning. You could add some other herbs if you wanted for flavor too.

This is another dish that I made for our blogger Thanksgiving last week. Stay tuned for my delicious mashed potato recipe that you can pour this gravy all over!

What are drippings?

Drippings are what is left in the roasting pan after cooking the turkey. This includes fat that has melted down and any bits of meat that have fallen off.

Turkey Gravy Ingredients:

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for the best Turkey Gravy Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

• unsalted butter – you can use salted butter too, add a little less salt later
• all purpose flour – this will thicken your gravy
• turkey stock – use the drippings from your the bottom of the roasting pan from your turkey for the best depth of flavor. You can also use turkey stock, turkey broth, or even chicken stock.
• salt and black pepper – add these to taste

How to make Turkey Gravy?

Step 1: Melt the butter. Add the butter to a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat and cook it until the butter is melted.

Step 2: Make a Roux. Once the butter is melted add in the flour and mix it into the butter with a wooden spoon to form a paste. Cook it for a few minutes until the mixture starts to turn golden brown and becomes fragrant. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to keep anything from burning.

Step 3: Slowly pour in the turkey stock, whisking it into the flour mixture while you pour it in until everything is combined. Bring the mixture to a low boil and let it cook until the gravy thickens to your desired thickness.

Step 4: Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste, and pour it into a gravy boat to serve hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, or turkey.

Storage Instructions:

Store leftover gravy in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a small sauce pan over low heat, until warmed through. Add a couple Tablespoons of water or chicken broth as needed to thin it out.

You can also make the gravy in advance if you are using turkey stock, or chicken stock. Store it in the fridge in an air-tight container. Then heat it slowly in a sauce pan, over low heat until thinned and hot throughout

This homemade gravy is the perfect additional to Thanksgiving table! It’s such a delicious homemade turkey gravy, that will taste delicious on your favorite mashed potatoes, roast turkey, roast chicken, stuffing, or even dinner rolls, and is a must add to your Thanksgiving menu!

Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes?

• Mashed Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Cranberry Orange Sauce
• Homemade Green Bean Casserole
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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