There are just two simple steps (and five easy ingredients) in this delicious turkey gravy from drippings. You’ll be delighted with the smooth, flavorful results. This is a recipe you’ll return to every year, so be prepared to become the designated “gravy maker” at all your holiday gatherings. You'll get rave reviews, but don’t let anyone know how easy it really is to make turkey graving from drippings; it may sound complicated, but with Betty's foolproof recipe you'll be able to add another turkey feather to your apron. Show
No Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is complete without some homemade gravy! Learn how to make gravy from drippings, for an easy way to add a rich flavor to everyone’s plate. This post contains affiliate links, please read my full disclaimer here. Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the Gravy is the sauce that brings your dinner together and is a must-make for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Gravy can seem intimidating, but don’t make that stop you from stirring some up before dinner. Made with turkey or chicken drippings from your main course, this homemade gravy is thick, rich, and full of flavor. Made from scratch on the stovetop, it’s easy to make while your turkey is resting before serving on the table. Be sure to try my Easy Recipe for Gravy without Drippings, for those times you don’t have any drippings. How to make gravy from drippings
How long does it keep?If you have any leftovers, this gravy will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat it gently on the stovetop to serve, adding in a little water if needed. You can also freeze it for up to 4 months and defrost it in the fridge before reheating. Can you use any kinds of dripping?Yes! This gravy recipe works well with any meat drippings. Turkey, chicken, beef, lamb, and pork all work well. Dripping gravy works so well to pull your whole dinner together and the drippings add a wonderful rich flavor. What else can you add to the gravy?This is a basic dripping gravy recipe and it’s delicious in its simplicity, though you can make it your own easily. You can brown some diced onion in the drippings before making the rest of the gravy, or add in some garlic. You can stir in some dijon mustard or Worcestershire sauce for a tangier flavor if you prefer. Herbs are also a welcome addition. Can I make this gravy without a roasting pan?Yes! If you roasting your chicken or turkey in a baking dish that cannot be placed on the stovetop, just transfer the drippings and bits stuck to the pan into a large stovetop skillet before following the remainder of the instructions. Can I make gravy without flour?Yes! If you want to keep your gravy gluten-free, you can thicken it with cornstarch instead of flour. To thicken the gravy with cornstarch, you’ll omit the flour and stir the broth into the melted butter and drippings over medium heat. Allow the broth to simmer for about 5-10 minutes. In a separate bowl, create a slurry by whisking together 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Pour the slurry into the simmering liquid while whisking to combine. Allow it to simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes before removing from heat. Recipe Notes and Tips
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4.50 from 2 votes How to make Gravy from DrippingsNo Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is complete without some homemade gravy! Learn how to make gravy from drippings, for an easy way to add a rich flavor to everyone's plate. Course Condiment Cuisine American Keyword gravy with turkey drippings, Thanksgiving gravy recipe, traditional gravy recipe Prep Time 2 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 22 minutes Servings 4 servings Calories 160kcal Author Tanya Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients
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NutritionCalories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg My Southern Air Fryer ECookbookFind all my Top Southern Air Fryer recipes in one place! My Southern Air Fryer ECookbook! Subscribe to my YouTubeSubscribe to my YouTube Channel for full length recipe videos. Click the bell icon to be notified when I upload a new video. Tried this recipe? Share on InstagramMention @Myforkinglife or tag #myforkinglife! Although myforkinglife.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Under no circumstances will myforkinglife.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
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