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Perfect Turkey Gravy Made Simple and Quick
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT15M10 Minutes
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Yield:4 cups
Ingredients
- Drippings and pan juices from roasted turkey
- ⅓ cup turkey drippings fat (or butter)
- ⅓ cup flour
- ½ cup white wine
- 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- Drippings and pan juices from roasted turkey
- 78.86ml turkey drippings fat (or butter)
- 78.86ml flour
- 118.29ml white wine
- 473.18ml chicken or turkey stock
New to making gravy or looking for something easy? Here is a simple and delicious recipe that will do just the trick!
Preparation
STEP 1
Strain pan juices into a de-fatter or glass measuring cup. Allow fat to separate from juices.
STEP 2
Spoon 1/3 cup of fat (or butter) into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk to combine until mixture turns light brown.
STEP 3
Add wine and 2 cups stock and continue to whisk. Add remaining defatted pan drippings and continue to whisk.
STEP 4
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Options
Some variations include substituting the white wine with bourbon or brandy. You can add a ¼ cup of fresh apple cider for a little sweetness. You can add a ¼ cup of heavy cream for extra creaminess. You can add chopped cook giblets for meatier flavor and added texture. You can add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar for a touch of acid.