Simple Turkey Gravy Recipe (2024)

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Can there be a roasted turkey and mashed potatoes without gravy? Not at our family feast. And if turkey gravy seems difficult and jar gravy much simpler, I challenge you to try this recipe. It’s easy, I promise, and so incredibly delicious.

Turkey drippings give this gravy all of its flavor (although you can also make it with all stock too in a pinch).

Homemade Turkey Gravy Ingredients

The ingredient measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but this is all you will need to make your own turkey gravy!

• Butter to make a thickening roux
• Shallot for a mild onion flavor
• Fresh herbs like parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage (or a combination)
• All-purpose flour for thickening
• Turkey drippings
• Stock: Chicken, turkey, or vegetable stock

A fat separator makes the job of separating the fat from the turkey drippings super easy. I have a 2 cup fat separator which is plenty large enough for this recipe. Although you can also use a glass measure and let the dripping sit long enough for the fat to rise. A whisk will also be needed.

How to Make Turkey Gravy

Step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but here is a quick overview on how to make this 15-minute turkey gravy recipe.

1. Using a fat separator or a large measuring cup, pour in the turkey drippings and let it rest until the fat comes to the top. Add enough stock to the measuring cup to equal 4 cups of stock and drippings combined.
2. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan, then add the shallots and herbs; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are soft. Sprinkle in the flour and stir with a whisk to combine.
3. Continue to cook and whisk until the mixture is dark brown and fragrant. Then, while whisking, slowly pour in the stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, continuing to whisk occasionally; this helps ensure no lumps. Reduce the heat and continue to cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until the gravy is as thick as you prefer.

How to Store Turkey Gravy

The turkey gravy will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a saucepan and heat over medium low heat until its warmed through and gets a boil. Add additional stock to think if necessary.

Can You Freeze Turkey Gravy?

Absolutely! This turkey gravy will keep in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. I like to store in in small batches so I can thaw as needed. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat over medium low heat until warmed through.

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