How to Make Gravy From Turkey Drippings
Once you've made your own gravy from turkey drippings, you will never settle for canned or packages gravy again! This homemade gravy is great served over mashed potatoes and turkey. Leftover gravy can be used as the base for soups, creamed turkey, turkey pot pie, or hot turkey sandwiches. It can even be frozen for use in future recipes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Turkey Drippings
- 1/4 cup of four
- 2 to 4 cups of cold water
- Strainer (optional)
- Gravy boat or serving bowl
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Remove the turkey from the roasting pan and place on a platter to cool slightly before carving.
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Scrape the bottom of the roasting pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any turkey or stuffing pieces that are clinging to the pan. Do not remove any of the stuck on pieces.
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Place the roaster over a burner set to medium heat.
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Add the flour and mix it in until you have a thick paste. Cook until the paste begins to thicken.
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Pour in two cups of cold water and blend well. Add remaining water. Continue to stir the gravy mixture as it cooks.
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When the gravy reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.
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Strain gravy with a gravy strainer or a colander. This isn't absolutely necessary, but will produce a nice smooth gravy.
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Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with mashed potatoes and turkey.
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Tips & Warnings
The amount of flour and water is not an exact science. If your gravy is too thick, simply add a little more water.
If your gravy is too thin, you can thicken it by mixing a few tablespoons of flour with cold water in a separate bowl and blending until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture to your bubbling gravy mixture while stirring constantly until you reach the desired consistency.
Dark brown areas in the roaster will actually improve your gravy by adding color and flavor.
Do not pour flour and water mixture into bubbling gravy without stirring. It will create lumpy gravy. Stir constantly while adding the flour and water to prevent lumps.
