Why We Love This Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe
Every year, as we start posting Thanksgiving recipes, we receive a plethora of questions about gravy. Why does a dish as simple as gravy cause such alarm? I believe this derived from the generations of American cooking when progress and modernization meant Thanksgiving side dishes came out of boxes and cans, and gravy was made from powdered packets. Most adults of a certain age remember these Thanksgiving dinners, with gelatinous cylinders of cranberry sauce and stuffing made from pouches of dehydrated onions and herbs.
Turkey Gravy From Scratch
Fortunately, the American culinary mindset has come full circle. We want to make things from scratch again. We want personal quality-control over what goes in our food and our bodies. Gravy seems to be the final frontier of returning Thanksgiving dinner to the basics. The best turkey gravy is made with pan drippings from a roast turkey. However, you must still supplement with some turkey broth to reach the right consistency. You can buy turkey broth around the holidays, or roast a small turkey prior to Thanksgiving, and use the meat in various recipes, while reserving the bones to make broth. This will ensure you can make the best homemade turkey gravy ever!
Ingredients You Need
1-3 cups turkey pan drippings (and optional turkey giblets) 1 1/2-3 1/2 cups low-sodium turkey broth or chicken broth (or chicken stock) 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chopped onions 3 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs(sage, thyme, rosemary) Salt and pepper
How To Make The Best Turkey Gravy with Drippings
Instructions for This Easy Gravy Recipe… Here are some of the questions you’ve left in other Thanksgiving posts, or emailed us directly…
How do you make the best turkey gravy?
You follow the recipe below. wink
How do you make gravy from drippings?
Again, use our best turkey gravy recipe listed at the bottom of his post. It does not disappoint!
How do you make turkey gravy without drippings?
You can absolutely make turkey gravy, using this recipe, without pan drippings. Substitute 4+ cups of turkey broth. Will the gravy taste as delicious? Honestly, no. Yet it will still taste good, and is a decent option when you are cooking a turkey breast and don’t have pan drippings.
Can you make turkey gravy ahead of time?
Yes. Just rewarm the gravy and whisk in some extra broth to loosen it, if needed.
Can you freeze turkey gravy?
Yes. Portion the gravy into small air-tight containers and freeze. That way, you can pull out only as much as you need later. You can keep frozen gravy for up to 6 months.
How do you make gluten-free turkey gravy?
Rice flour is the best substitute for wheat flour, when making gravy. Substitute it in exact proportion and your gravy will be just as thick and silky. P.S. For a truly gluten-free recipe, also make sure the broth you buy does not contain ingredients with gluten.
Is this homemade turkey gravy dairy free?
Yes. As long as you do not rub butter on your turkey, the pan drippings will be dairy free. Double-check your store-bought broth as well, just to be sure.
How do you make vegan gravy?
Obviously, vegan gravy is not turkey gravy. However you can use this recipe, substituting vegan vegetable broth for the liquid, and 1/4 cup of vegan butter (plant-based) to make the roux. My favorite vegan gravy is made with mushroom broth!
Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes You’ve Got To Try!
Best Turkey Brine Brown Sugar Baked Ham Sausage Mushroom Thanksgiving Stuffing with celery Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes The Best Mashed Potatoes Ever Honey Cinnamon Cornbread Muffins Southern Creamed Spinach Famous Corn Pudding Pumpkin Slab Pie
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