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Perfect Thanksgiving Gravy Recipe

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A smooth, flavorful, and easy homemade gravy recipe using turkey pan drippings, butter, and flour that saves your Thanksgiving feast with rich, comforting sauce.

Ingredients

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  • Pan drippings from roasted turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth, warm
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: finely chopped fresh thyme or sage
  • Optional: splash of dry white wine or sherry

Instructions

  1. Collect your pan drippings after roasting your turkey. Pour into a fat separator or let sit until fat rises to the top. Spoon off about 2 tablespoons of fat (or butter if not enough fat) into a saucepan.
  2. Heat the fat or butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in 2-3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until the roux turns light golden brown.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of warm chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add more broth up to 1 cup if a thinner gravy is desired.
  4. Add the reserved pan drippings (without fat) to the gravy and stir well.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add chopped fresh thyme or sage if using. Simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  6. Adjust consistency if needed: whisk in more broth or water if too thick, or add a slurry of 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water if needed.
  7. Optionally, add a splash of dry white wine or sherry for extra depth.
  8. For an ultra-smooth texture, strain the gravy through a fine mesh strainer into a serving dish.
  9. Serve warm. If gravy thickens while waiting, whisk in a little warm broth to loosen.

Notes

Whisk constantly during roux and broth addition to prevent lumps. Warm broth before adding to roux. Adjust seasoning at the end. Keep gravy warm and stir in broth if thickened. Can be made ahead and reheated gently with broth. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend mixed with cold water.

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