Easy Pan Gravy for Turkey

This Easy Pan Gravy for Turkey is especially perfect for the holiday season.

Made with chicken stock and turkey pan drippings, this flavorful gravy is creamy and is sure to please.

What is pan gravy?

Pan gravy is a flavorful condiment sauce that is commonly flavored using the drippings left in the pan following roasting a turkey.

I like how much flavor the pan drippings add to this tasty recipe.

Have you tried my Instant Pot No Drain Mashed Potatoes?

That slow cooker mashed potato recipe takes about 10 minutes to make. This gravy would go great when served with those mashed potatoes.

Serve this gravy in a gravy boat for easy pouring. You can find a selection of gravy boats here.

Why we love homemade gravy.

This is a simple recipe that can be made in about 12 minutes. It is also perfect for serving with your turkey for a holiday meal.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• When you make homemade gravy you know exactly what ingredients go into making it.
• The hearty texture of this gravy is the perfect compliment to your turkey or whatever you serve it with.
• Personalizing this recipe is as easy as stirring in a can of mushrooms or using a different kind of stock.
• This gravy can be served with other kinds of poultry such as chicken.
• About everyone will enjoy this gravy.

Ingredients needed to make gravy for turkey.

• Onion. Your onion should be finely chopped.
• Garlic. The garlic should be minced.
• Butter. If you are using unsalted butter you can add additional salt as desired.
• Flour. All purpose flour us used as a thickener for texture.
• Chicken Stock. Feel free to use the stock of your choice such as turkey stock.
• Pan Drippings. Feel free to use as much as you want for additional flavor.
• Heavy Cream. A small amount of heavy cream will help the gravy stay creamy for pouring.
• Seasonings as desired. This can include salt (Kosher salt works great!), pepper, or the seasonings of your choice.

Tips for making the best homemade gravy.

Pan drippings are used to add authentic flavor to gravy. If your gravy seems to have chunks of turkey in it, you can strain it through a fine-mesh strainer

More helpful tips for you.

1. If you are using a large amount of pan drippings, it may be a good idea to adjust the amount of broth used to keep a good balance.
2. I may be a good idea to make additional gravy to serve with leftovers.
3. To get even more flavor out of this gravy, after removing your turkey from the pan add a splash of broth (or wine) to the pan and scrape up the browned bits to and add the bits to your gravy.
4. Butter and flour create the roux that thickens our gravy. When making your roux, make sure that the flour is cooked through.
5. Whisking while cooking this gravy is really the secret to making a gravy that is smooth and free of lumps.
6. This recipe was formulated for serving with a three pound turkey breast. For larger turkey, such as a 12-14 ounce turkey, you can double ingredients that you use.

How to make Easy Pan Gravy for Turkey

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Cook Time: 12 minutes .
Servings Servings: 4 .

1. Drippings. Once you have removed the turkey from the pan or skillet, you can pour the drippings into a cup, such as a measuring cup, and allow the fat to rise. Then you can use a spoon to remove the fat or some of the fat before making your gravy.
2. Aromatics. Transfer your drippings to a skillet on medium heat. Then add the onion and cook until tender (about two and a half minutes). Once the onion is tender you can add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Roux. To make your roux, melt your butter with the ingredients that are in the skillet. Then sprinkle the flour over the ingredients and whisk, cooking for one minute.
4. Stock. Slowly add the chicken stock to the skillet and whisk the ingredients constantly, until the ingredients are fully combined and the gravy is lump-free.
5. Simmer. Allow your gravy to simmer until slightly thickened (two to three minutes).
6. Finish Making the Gravy. Whisk in your remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to low to keep your gravy warm.

Expert Tip 👉 This gravy will thicken when it is removed from the heat. It is best to keep it warm before serving it rather than letting it sit at room temperature. A small slow cooker (what I use) set on 'keep warm' can help.

How to store homemade turkey gravy.

Once your gravy has fully cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container or zip top bag separate from the turkey. When properly stored, gravy should keep for about three days when refrigerated or up to six months when frozen.

You may also be interested in these seasonal recipe ideas.

• Instant Pot No Drain Mashed Potatoes
• Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken
• Air Fryer Cornbread Recipe
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Cheddar Bay Biscuits- Copycat Red Lobster
• Air Fryer Dinner Rolls (with video!)

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Easy Pan Gravy for Turkey, a simple recipe for creamy gravy made with chicken stock and turkey pan drippings.

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