Easy Turkey Gravy

This good Easy Turkey Gravy recipe is smooth, good and impossible to mess up! We've been making gravy using this simple method for years – you won't be able to get enough piled over roast turkey!

Gravy can be frustrating to make it can be too thin, too thick, lumpy, too salty, or without any flavor. This recipe uses ingredients you probably already have on hand. Homemade turkey gravy is a simple, good winner, every time! If you're following a keto diet, see our tips and tricks section for how to make your turkey gravy keto. It requires a few easy tweaks to get a good, rich keto gravy!

At Avdaye, we add lots of tips in all of our recipes – because we are a home cook without any formal training, and we find we are more confident making dishes when we understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. Our goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

How to Make Turkey Gravy

To make this gravy you will need the following ingredients.

• Turkey Drippings – the drippings from the cooked turkey are the most important part of a thick good gravy. The fat and juice from the turkey will make this gravy.
• Unsalted butter – drippings are salty from your seasoned turkey so use unsalted butter for to create the thickening roux.
• All-purpose flour – flour is the thickener. We prefer to use unbleached flour but any all purpose flour will work.
• Black Pepper – pepper adds a bit of heat to this rich gravy and helps cut through the fat.
• Low-sodium chicken broth – chicken broth will create the desired consistency, use low sodium so you can control the salt content.

Once you have assembled all the ingredients use the following method

Save Drippings

Pour drippings from your roasted turkey into a large bowl or measuring cup.

Make Roux

In a medium nonstick saucepot, melt butter. Add flour, pepper, and whisk vigorously to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly fragrant – watch carefully and do not let burn! Pour the turkey drippings into the pot, without adding the fat which should have separated off from the drippings.

Finish

You can skim the fat off the top using a fork or spoon to help prevent it from going into the gravy. Whisk vigorously to combine. Add the stock and whisk to combine. Bring the gravy to a slow simmer, whisking occasionally but vigorously. Enjoy!

Kitchen notes

Check out these tips and tricks for solid turkey gravy every time.

Make it Keto. To make this keto simple swap the flour for xantham gum. We prefer this brand. It is keto friendly!

Kick it up a notch. To add more flavor, feel free to add up to a teaspoon of herbs de provence, oregano, basil, Italian Herbs blends, or more!

Taste as you go. The best way to ensure a good gravy is to make sure you taste it before you serve it. Your pan drippings may be salt so you may need to add more stock, you can't tell unless you taste.

Whisk Vigorously. If you want a creamy gravy you will need to whisk it well to make sure everything combines well.

Sift the flour. Sifting the flour before adding it ensures you don't get clumps and will get a nice smooth gravy.

A few answers

How long will leftovers last?

Leftover gravy can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

Can gravy be frozen?

Yes! Freeze gravy in a Ziplock bag for 3-4 months. Let defrost in the fridge before heating and reserving.

The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

If you love this easy turkey gravy recipe, please check out some of our other Thanksgiving Favorites!

Try Easy Greek Stuffing RecipeEasy Sautéed Squash and Zucchini RecipeBrown Bag Herb Roasted Turkeyand The Best Easy Prime Rib Recipe.

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Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 cup turkey drippings
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Method

1. Pour drippings from your roasted turkey into a large bowl or measuring cup.
2. In a medium nonstick saucepot, melt butter.
3. Add flour, pepper, and whisk vigorously to combine.
4. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly fragrant – watch carefully and do not let burn!
5. Pour the turkey drippings into the pot, without adding the fat which should have separated off from the drippings.
6. You can skim the fat off the top using a fork or spoon to help prevent it from going into the gravy.
7. Whisk vigorously to combine.
8. Add the stock and whisk to combine.
9. Bring the gravy to a slow simmer, whisking occasionally but vigorously.
10. When gravy has thickened, remove from heat and transfer to a gravy boat for serving.