Easy Turkey Gravy From Drippings

5 from 15 votes

Easy Turkey Gravy From Drippings

This easy turkey gravy recipe is made with 4 ingredients, including the drippings of our favorite Turkey Recipe. Watch the video and follow our step-by-step instructions to learn how to make turkey gravy from drippings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups turkey drippings*
¼ cup salted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Strain the drippings from this turkey recipe into a bowl through a fine metal mesh strainer. Note: If there is a layer of liquid fat on the top, use a turkey baster to suck it off and discard – this step is critical!
In a 4-quart quart saucepan, melt butter.
Add flour to melted butter and whisk to combine.
Cook for 1 minute or until the roux is thickened and just begins to brown.
Pour the drippings from the turkey into the roux, whisking during the addition.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick about 5-10 minutes.
Taste, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Pour into a gravy boat and serve.

Video

Notes

* Use this roast turkey recipe: https://joyfoodsunshine.com/roast-turkey-recipe/

Ingredient Substitutions

Turkey drippings. Our turkey recipe uses aromatics that result in the best turkey gravy ever. Make sure to use aromatics so you get a good amount of drippings when roasting a turkey.
Salted butter. To make a roux, butter is a must. You can use unsalted butter if you prefer.
All-purpose flour. for a gluten-free variety, use a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.
Salt & pepper. Make sure to taste the gravy once it has thickened, then add salt and pepper as desired.

Store

Store any leftover turkey gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. I recommend using a glass jar with a lid.

Reheat

This turkey gravy thickens and becomes solid as it is chilled. But don't worry, when you reheat it with your favorite thanksgiving leftovers it becomes a liquid again. Simply plop a portion of the chilled gravy onto the leftovers you are heating up and warm them in the microwave or oven.

You can also reheat the entire jar in the microwave or empty the contents into a saucepan and warm over low heat on the stovetop.

Nutrition