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5 from 2 votes

Gravy from Turkey Drippings

Turkey Dripping Gravy is simple to prepare and impossible to beat. Use all those delicious drippings from your turkey to great the perfect gravy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 781kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter or 2 tbsp. turkey fat from the drippings
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 cup turkey drippings fat trimmed off the top
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock or additional turkey drippings
  • salt and pepper if needed

Instructions

  • Measure out 2 tbsp. of turkey fat (or butter) and add it a medium saucepan. Melt the fat down on medium heat and add in ¼ cup of flour. Whisk together for a minute or two as it thickens and the floury taste cooks off.
  • Take one cup of the defatted turkey drippings and begin to slowly add them in, whisking continuously. It will start out pretty thick.
  • At this point, add in 2 cups of liquid to thin it out the rest of the way. Taste as you go, and if you feel like it needs more turkey flavor and it’s not overly salty, add in the liquid drippings, otherwise use unsalted chicken stock. Keep adding either liquid until you have reached your desired consistency. 
  • Season with pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg