Description
Elevate your holiday meals with this easy Turkey Gravy Recipe made from savory turkey drippings. Try it today for a delightful feast!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups de-fatted turkey drippings (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple juice (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage (optional)
Instructions
- In a deep sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper; cook for one minute while stirring continuously.
- Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings until smooth.
- Add apple juice and sage if using; stir well.
- Simmer gently for about 4-5 minutes until thickened to your liking.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to experiment with other herbs like thyme or rosemary. If you prefer a thicker gravy, let it simmer longer or add more flour gradually until you reach your desired consistency.