This easy turkey gravy without drippings recipe is a classic flavorful gravy. It works whether or not you have pan drippings from a roasted turkey. It is truly better than anything that you can buy in the store and it really is so easy.
This turkey gravy without drippings is a homemade gravy recipe that works because you start with a roux and then build in flavor from actual turkey drippings or turkey stock. In fact, I use this same recipe for making chicken gravy too. It’s that versatile, packed with flavor and velvety smooth!
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What We Love About This Get Ahead Gravy Recipe
The great thing about this homemade turkey gravy is you don’t need to have drippings from a turkey to get a great tasting gravy. You easily substitute an equal amount of turkey or chicken stock in place of the pan drippings.
- 15 Minute Recipe: It takes only a few minutes to have the perfect gravy.
- Easy Ingredients: Only 5 easy ingredients and you do not even need pan drippings!
- Family Friendly: This is a real crowd pleaser make extra for on top of creamy mashed potatoes.
- Makes Great Leftovers: You need to make extra for leftovers!!
Ingredient Notes
- Unsalted Butter: This is best so you can control the salt in the gravy.
- All Purpose Flour: A wonderful thickening agent.
- Turkey Stock: Any good quality stock.
- House Seasoning Blend (with salt and pepper, onion powder and garlic powder)
- Poultry Seasoning Blend (includes rosemary, dried thyme and sage): All the aromatics.
Equipment Needed for Easy Gravy Recipe
- Sauce Pan or make in the roasting pan
- Whisk
- Fat Separator
- Strainer
How to Make Turkey Gravy without Drippings
These are the basic steps for making turkey gravy recipe no drippings. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: MELT
First, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and next, whisk in flour until a paste or slurry forms, continue for one minute.
STEP 2: WHISK
Second, slowly whisk in turkey stock and/or turkey pan drippings with the fat strained out and then stir in House Seasoning Blend and Poultry Seasoning Blend.
STEP 3: FINISH
Finally, simmer the mixture over medium heat until gravy thickens to desired consistency.
Prep and Storage Tips for Easy Homemade Gravy
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Indeed, you can make this recipe ahead of time. Use a good turkey stock, either homemade or from the grocery store and follow the directions, you can add the pan drippings when you heat up the gravy to loosen it and enhance the flavor
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Absolutely, this is great to freeze in an airtight container in the freezer and pull out when you need it.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
This gravy is great for your Thanksgiving turkey or for any night of the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
> Floury taste?
Maintain a rapid simmer for several minutes, to cook out the flour taste and then add more stock, the fat separator should eliminate this problem.
>Greasy?
This, again, can be eliminated with a fat separator, or straining the grease from the top as much as possible before making the gravy if you do not have one.
> Too Salty?
Using unsalted butter and low sodium stock should be used to avoid this problem, however, if it is still too salty, try adding more liquid such as water or milk or alternatively, acid such as lemon juice or vinegar can help.
A roux is a base. Yous tart by mixing a fat and flour together, find out more here. In this recipe butter is used, to enhance the flavor allow the butter to brown to give it a nice nutty flavor.
Of course, you can use this recipe for a crowd so double or even triple this recipe.
Of course, this recipe makes a great chicken gravy or even pork gravy, this porchetta seasoning works great for this. Make with your favorite protein make with chicken broth, beef broth or whatever you like.
Use a tablespoon cornstarch in place of the flour. Add as much as you need to make the recipe as thick as you like.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Double: This is a great recipe for a crowd or for leftovers, there is nothing sadder than not having enough gravy for leftovers, like hot open faced sandwiches, extra stuffing and mashed potatoes.
- Giblets: Cook and finely mince the turkey giblets (including the turkey neck and add them to the gravy.
- Wine: Feel free to substitute some of the stock with a dry white wine.
- Variation tip: Finish with a little fresh herbs, like parsley, on top to bring brightness or chopped hard boiled eggs (It is a tradition in some homes).
What to Serve with Turkey Gravy without Drippings
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Turkey Gravy without Drippings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups turkey stock
- 1/2 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
- 1/4 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.
- Slowly whisk in turkey stock and/or turkey pan drippings with the fat strained out.
- Stir in House Seasoning Blend and Poultry Seasoning Blend.
- Simmer over medium heat until gravy thickens to desired consistency.
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Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd or for leftovers, there is nothing sadder than not having enough gravy for leftovers, like hot open faced sandwiches.
- Giblets: Cook and finely mince the turkey giblets and add them to the gravy.
- Wine: Feel free to substitute some of the stock with a dry white wine.
- Variation tip: Finish with a little fresh herbs on top to bring brightness or chopped hard boiled eggs (It is a tradition in some homes).
Estimated Nutritional Information
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I doubled it. Turned out great. Thanks so much.
Can you substitute turkey broth for the turkey stock? I can’t seem to find the stock at my local store.
Thanks!
OF course. You may need to add a little more seasoning for flavor depending on your preference.
I’ll be honest, making gravy scares me and it can make or break a meal. That’s why I’m so happy I found this gravy recipe. It was easy enough for me to do and I will definitely be adding it to my Thanksgiving menu. Fair warning it does stain the carpet and I had to call in the carpet cleaners. But that was definitely my fault. I recommend this recipe to everyone!