Turkey Dripping Gravy

This Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe From Drippings brings ALL the flavor to the long-awaited Thanksgiving meal! It’s savory, smooth, and packed with flavor that only homemade can deliver!

You Will Love This Turkey Gravy from Drippings

This Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipe From Drippings will make this year’s Thanksgiving dinner more standout than ever! Serve it over your slice of Thanksgiving turkey, a mountain of mashed potatoes, or a scoop of stuffing. It’s so good you can enjoy it on all three and STILL want more!

If you’ve never made homemade turkey gravy from drippings, this recipe will be a great starter for you and a great base for seasoned Thanksgiving cooks! It’s simple to make using only 4 ingredients in 20 minutes with easy-to-follow instructions!

I used pan drippings from roasting a turkey to make this the best turkey gravy recipe. This infuses the gravy with the most mouthwatering flavor that will top store-bought turkey gravy any day!

Turkey Gravy Ingredients

• Salted Butter
• Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
• All-Purpose Flour
• Pan Drippings (or chicken stock)

How To Make Turkey Gravy From Drippings

1. Heat the large pads of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it melts.
2. Stir in the freshly cracked black pepper.
3. Slowly incorporate the all-purpose flour using a whisk, making sure to stir continuously. Once all the flour has been added to the saucepan, continue stirring until the flour and butter are well combined.
4. As you continue to whisk, pour in the pan drippings in small batches.
5. Continue stirring the gravy over medium heat until it reaches your desired consistency.

How To Thicken Turkey Gravy

The longer the gravy cooks while stirring constantly, the thicker it will become. Therefore, cook the turkey gravy for as long as needed until it reaches your preferred thickness.

If the gravy does not become as thick as you’d like it to be, you can stir in flour or cornstarch. However, I don’t recommend adding flour or cornstarch directly to the gravy.

Instead, create a slurry by combining flour or cornstarch with a little bit of cold water to create a smooth paste. This way, the cornstarch slurry will combine with the gravy seamlessly without creating lumps.

You can also create a roux to thicken the gravy by cooking fat with flour until it becomes smooth.

Turkey Dripping Gravy Variations

• Pan Drippings – Chicken broth or turkey broth may also be used in place of the drippings or chicken stock.
• Fresh Herbs – Sprinkle in some parsley, thyme, rosemary, or sage for a turkey gravy flavor variation.
• Gluten-Free – To make homemade gluten-free turkey gravy made from drippings, swap the all-purpose flour out for an equal amount of gluten-free flour.
• Mushrooms/Onions – Feel free to simmer the gravy with fresh mushrooms and/or onion to give the gravy a unique flavor. Just be sure to remove the onion and mushrooms before serving!

How To Use This Turkey Gravy Recipe From Drippings

Of course, the first place this Turkey Gravy belongs is over a slice of moist, tender turkey! As well as on the Thanksgiving menu to use for smothering your helping of the best creamy mashed potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes!

Some guests may even enjoy it drizzled over this delicious homemade stuffing! Others may drool just at the thought of soaking up every last drop of this delicious gravy off their plate with Yeast Rolls or Parker House Dinner Rolls!

Enjoying this turkey gravy doesn’t have to stop there, though. Instead, serve it as a dipping sauce with Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Sliders or a slice of this Thanksgiving Crescent Ring.

How To Store Gravy From Turkey Drippings

First, allow the gravy to cool completely. Then, transfer the cooled gravy into an airtight container and store it in the fridge to enjoy for 3 to 4 days.

How To Freeze Turkey Gravy

Turkey gravy can be stored in a freezer-safe container and kept in the freezer to use within 6 months. When you’re ready to enjoy the gravy, allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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