Description
This classic Turkey Gravy recipe is a flavorful, smooth gravy made from rich turkey stock, fresh herbs, and savory pan drippings. Perfectly seasoned with Bells poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper, it simmers to a luscious consistency that complements roasted turkey beautifully, making it an essential addition to any holiday or Sunday dinner table.
Ingredients
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Turkey Stock and Seasoning
- 5 cups turkey stock (divided)
- Few sprigs fresh sage
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Bells seasoning (poultry seasoning)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Thickening Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- All the pan drippings from roasted turkey
Instructions
- Simmer the Stock: In a medium or large pot, combine 4 cups of turkey stock with fresh sage, thyme, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer gently for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors, then discard the herb sprigs.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a blender, add the remaining 1 cup of cold turkey broth along with 2/3 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon Bells poultry seasoning. Blend until completely smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the gravy.
- Temper the Slurry: Pour 2 cups of the hot, boiling turkey stock slowly into the blender with the flour mixture while blending to temper the mixture and prevent lumps. Ensure the slurry is smooth and evenly combined.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the tempered mixture back into the pot with the simmering turkey stock. Add the pan drippings from the roasted turkey at this point for extra depth of flavor. Simmer the mixture over low heat, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed. Keep warm until ready to serve with turkey and side dishes.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 4 1/2 cups of gravy, enough for 18 servings.
- Use homemade turkey stock without salt or adjust accordingly if using store-bought salted stock.
- Continuous whisking while simmering helps prevent lumps from forming.
- The pan drippings add richness; ensure all drippings are scraped from the roasting pan before adding.
- Taste frequently to achieve desired seasoning balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
