Turkey Gravy Recipe From Drippings

Homemade gravy made using the pan drippings and roast meat Juices from the turkey is an essential part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner The secret to a good gravy is to skim off MOST of the fat from the drippings so the gravy isn't greasy tasting Following the Instructions Below Easily Anyone can make perfect turkey gravy.


Juices Use the poultry Juices from the turkey with vegetable juice potato juice from boiling potatoes When making mashed potatoes chicken stock and or water I always save Some of the water from boiling the potatoes. Any type of liquid Can Be added to make gravy But always use the drippings from the roasting pan and turkey broth to make your turkey gravy Add Other liquids as Needed for flavor and quantity of gravy.


Gravy Recipe,For each 2 cups gravy Desire use 3 Tablespoons fat 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour and 2 cups of liquid Use salt and pepper to taste,

Once the liquid drippings and the fat in the pan are lightly bubbling slowly add the above slurry mixture to the gravy pan stirring constantly If it starts to thicken immediately stop adding the remaining slurry you may not need to use the whole amount depending on how much or little drippings were in the pan If lumps do develop you should be able to use a wire whisk to remove them.


Before making the gravy heat the liquid you will be using until just boiling then reduce heat to low to keep the liquid warm Make a slurry In a container with a lid Separate shake together the all purpose flour Needed and about 2 cups cool water This street is slurry Adding the thickener flour in this way Helps to Prevent lumps from forming when to making your gravy NOTE I always make a slurry to Prevent lumps.