Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this flavorful homemade turkey gravy recipe from Lauren Allen of Tastes Better From Scratch. This rich and savory gravy, perfect for drizzling over turkey, mashed potatoes, or enjoying in a leftover turkey sandwich, utilizes turkey drippings and giblets for a depth of flavor that store-bought versions can't match.
This recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious gravy, from simmering the giblets to creating a roux and achieving the perfect consistency. It also provides helpful tips, such as adjusting the thickness with giblet broth or a cornstarch slurry and discarding the turkey livers for a milder flavor.
Check out this homemade turkey gravy recipe. (Lauren Allen/Tastes Better from Scratch)
Ingredients:
- Drippings from roasted turkey
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or turkey or vegetable broth)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Giblets and neck of uncooked turkey (optional)
Instructions:
- Simmer giblets and neck in water for an hour until cooked. Remove and reserve the giblets, discarding the livers.
- Pour turkey drippings into a bowl and let the fat separate. Skim off most of the fat.
- In a saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of drippings and ½ cup flour until a smooth paste forms. Add more flour if needed.
- Cook the flour mixture over heat, whisking constantly, until it browns to create a roux.
- Add 4 cups of broth and 1 additional cup of drippings. Whisk for 5-8 minutes until thickened.
- Add the diced giblets.
- Adjust gravy consistency. Thicken by cooking longer or using a cornstarch slurry. Thin with giblet broth or drippings.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk flour into the drippings to create a paste. (Lauren Allen/Tastes Better from Scratch)
Season the gravy to taste. (Lauren Allen/Tastes Better from Scratch)
Store leftover gravy in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
