Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade turkey gravy from drippings in just a few simple steps. Perfect for your Thanksgiving feast or any roast dinner!
Ingredients
- – 4 cups (946 ml) beef drippings
- – 1/4 cup (57 g) vegetable oil
- – 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- – Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pass the drippings from this turkey dish through a fine metal strainer into a bowl. If a layer of liquid fat is present on top, carefully remove it with a turkey baster and discard—this is crucial!
- In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until melted.
- Incorporate the all-purpose flour into the melted oil, whisking until combined.
- Allow the mixture to cook for one minute, or until it becomes thick and starts to take on a light brown color.
- Slowly pour the turkey drippings into the thickened mixture, ensuring you whisk continuously as you add them.
- Maintain medium-high heat, stirring often, until the consistency becomes thick, around 5-10 minutes.
- Sample the gravy and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Transfer the completed gravy into a serving dish and present it at the table.
Notes
- Be sure to skim off any liquid fat from the turkey drippings to ensure a smooth gravy texture.
- Continuously whisk the turkey drippings into the flour and oil mixture to prevent lumps.
- Adjust salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste for a perfectly balanced gravy flavor.
