How to Make Turkey Gravy from Drippings
This super flavorful turkey gravy recipe is easily made with turkey drippings, broth, and a little bit of cornstarch. Enjoy!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup turkey drippings or turkey basting liquid*
- 3 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 2-3 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the basting liquid and broth into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Remove 1 cup of the liquid and whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into the liquid. Whisk until there are no lumps.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and whisk over medium/low heat until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). If you wish for a thicker gravy you can remove 1 cup more of the liquid and add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to that cup. Whisk and pour back into the saucepan.
- Remove from the heat, salt and pepper to taste, and serve with turkey and other sides.
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Notes
- Turkey drippings*: If you want gravy, but didn’t make a turkey, you can use 4 cups of broth instead. We recommend sautéing a few tablespoons of white onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic before adding the broth to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil with a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Feel free to add any classic gravy seasoning or herbs to this recipe. Fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, or a mixture would work great. A lot of the flavor for this recipe comes from the basting liquid, so keep that in mind!
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g