Juices leftover (aka liquid gold): Use the drippings from the pan after roasting your turkey. Since we used aromatics in our herb-roasted turkey, these drippings are super flavorful. However, you can use the drippings from any turkey recipe by following this recipe. Chicken or turkey stock: I recommend Homemade Chicken Stock (or store bought) instead of turkey stock since it is lighter and provides a cleaner flavor. However, both options would work. Unsalted butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the gravy. However, you can use salted butter as well. Just be sure to taste it and salt it (if needed) after the gravy is thickened. All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour is the thickening agent. If you want a gluten-free gravy, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Turkey Gravy Seasoning: The best way to season turkey gravy is with fresh herbs, including fresh thyme and parsley. You can add additional herbs like fresh rosemary or fresh sage as well. If you prefer dried spices, use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
How to Make Turkey Gravy From Drippings?
This gravy with turkey drippings recipe comes together in a few steps. I assure you, you’ll have a flavorful, smooth gravy that enhances your turkey and adds a delicious touch to everything on your Thanksgiving plate. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Storage: Cool the gravy to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze: Make sure the gravy is at room temperature. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag, label, date, and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat: Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring regularly. Or, microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time in between. Please note that when you reheat, it will start as a congealed texture. For lack of a better term, it will be a blub. But as it heats, the gravy will return to its original consistency.
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Turkey: You can’t have gravy from turkey drippings without the turkey. Serve it alongside Herb Crusted Turkey or Roasted Turkey Breast. Potatoes: Is there anything more satisfying than mashed potatoes and gravy? I love this poured on top of Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary or Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes. Cranberry Sauce: Don’t forget Maple Cranberry Sauce, which adds a delicious tart flavor to your plate. Stuffing: Chestnut Stuffing or Cornbread Stuffing adds a fun, seasonal upgrade to your typical stuffing recipes and is even more delicious with some gravy.
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