Making gravy from drippings is the ultimate way to add flavor to your dishes. Once you learn how quick and easy it is to do it yourself. You will never do it any other way.
When making a roast dinner, one of the star side dishes is a tempting, flavorful gravy. This recipe will teach you how to make the best turkey gravy from drippings.
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Grandma’s always knew that making gravy from drippings was not only the most flavorful way to make gravy, it is also the most economical way. Also, you have the benefit of controlling the ingredients to make sure that your family gets it the way they like it.
Gravy has been around since the 16th century as a way to enhance the flavor our dishes. We have the French to thank for what we now consider modern gravy. Learn how to make gravy you can be proud to serve.
If you’re looking for more recipes with gravy, try these Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy, Meatballs and Gravy and Homemade Country Gravy with Sausage.
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Why We Love This Easy Gravy Recipe from Pan Drippings
This gravy with pan drippings from roasted meat is so much better than gravy without drippings. Therefore, pour the drippings into a fat separator and use this recipe for gravy.
- 15 Minute Recipe: This easy gravy recipe, takes just a few minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry and it takes only 5 simple ingredients. The base is fat and flour.
- Family Friendly: Everyone loves to pile on the gravy for their meat and side dishes.
- Adaptable: The gravy can be made with a bunch of different seasonings and even alternative fats to make pan gravy.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Leftover gravy can be of great use for hot sandwiches, or leftover roast turkey. Perfect to pour over stuffing or mashed potatoes.
Ingredient Notes to Make Gravy from Drippings
- Unsalted butter: Fat is need to make a rich flavorful gravy. By using 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter you can control the amount of sodium.
- Turkey drippings or turkey Stock: strained, remove fat and any solids. The pan drippings from roasted turkey and the brown bits make the gravy special.
- House Seasoning Blend and Poultry Seasoning Blend: Find the recipes for these seasoning blends in the link provided.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for Pan Gravy Recipe
You can make your gravy with pan juices with different meats, thickeners and even enhance the flavor with vegetables and seasonings.
- Roast chicken gravy recipe: Make this best gravy recipe with chicken and chicken broth or pan drippings from roasted chicken too.
- Cornstarch: Whisk in cornstarch in place of the 3 tablespoons of flour if you prefer.
- Vegetable bits: You can add more flavor with garlic, celery, onions or carrots or even mushroom gravy.
How to Make Homemade Gravy from Roast Turkey
The pan gravy from turkey drippings creates a thick flour-based gravy. The dripping gravy is versatile and therefore you can make a homemade chicken gravy from chicken drippings too.
These are the basic steps for making pan gravy. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: MAKE A ROUX
First, Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then when butter is melted, whisk in all-purpose flour until a paste forms. Next, whisk the flour paste for about 1 minute, it should turn golden. ( this gets rid of the raw flour flavor)
Step 2: DRIPPINGS
Next, Slowly whisk in turkey drippings. Then stir in House Seasoning Blend and Poultry Seasoning Blend.
Step 3: SIMMER TO THICKEN GRAVY
Finally, simmer over medium heat until gravy thickens to desired consistency and gravy is thickened. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs Learn How to Make and Thicken the Perfect Gravy
Expert Tips for Making This Roasting Pan Gravy Recipe
Making gravy with drippings can be made with chicken or turkey. If you do not have enough drippings then use stock.
- Add: Cheese, wine, soy sauce, miso paste or Worcestershire sauce.
- Tip: Scrape the bottom of the pan. Gravy made with meat drippings bring so much flavor.
- Variation tip: Chicken stock can be great in place of the chicken stock.
- Starch: Feel free to make gravy with cornstarch, potato starch or otjer agent to thicken the delicious gravy.
What to Serve with Turkey Gravy from Drippings
Turkey Gravy from Drippings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Turkey drippings, strained,remove fat and any solids
- Turkey stock, use turkey stock if you need extra liquid to make 2 cups of strained drippings
- ½ teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
- ¼ teaspoon Poultry Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- When butter is melted, whisk in flour until a paste forms.
- Whisk the flour paste for about 1 minute, it should turn golden.
- Slowly whisk in turkey drippings.
- Stir in House Seasoning Blend and Poultry Seasoning Blend.
- Simmer over medium heat until gravy thickens to desired consistency.
Expert Tips
- Add: Cheese, wine, soy sauce, miso paste or Worcestershire sauce.
- Tip: Scrape the bottom of the pan. Gravy made with meat drippings bring so much flavor.
- Variation tip: Chicken stock can be great in place of the chicken stock.
- Starch: Feel free to make gravy with cornstarch, potato starch or otjer agent to thicken the delicious gravy.