Homemade Gravy
Homemade Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pan drippings, from roasted turkey
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Optional Thickener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat on your stovetop.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1 cup of the pan drippings to the heated saucepan. Allow the drippings to heat through for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the hot pan drippings. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes to create a smooth roux. It should be light golden brown and have a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of pan drippings, whisking constantly to incorporate it into the roux and prevent lumps.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Slowly add the water or chicken stock to the mixture, whisking vigorously until the gravy is smooth and begins to thicken. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Stir in the unsalted butter until it is fully melted and incorporated into the gravy.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and continue to whisk until the gravy reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
(Optional) If a thicker gravy is desired, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering gravy while whisking constantly. Continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the gravy thickens to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve the hot homemade gravy immediately over slices of garlic and herb Cajun turkey or other preferred dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Gravy
- 1 1/2 cups pan drippings, from roasted turkey
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Optional Thickener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat on your stovetop.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1 cup of the pan drippings to the heated saucepan. Allow the drippings to heat through for about 1 minute.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the hot pan drippings. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes to create a smooth roux. It should be light golden brown and have a paste-like consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually pour in the remaining 1/2 cup of pan drippings, whisking constantly to incorporate it into the roux and prevent lumps.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Slowly add the water or chicken stock to the mixture, whisking vigorously until the gravy is smooth and begins to thicken. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Stir in the unsalted butter until it is fully melted and incorporated into the gravy.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and continue to whisk until the gravy reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
(Optional) If a thicker gravy is desired, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering gravy while whisking constantly. Continue to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the gravy thickens to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve the hot homemade gravy immediately over slices of garlic and herb Cajun turkey or other preferred dishes.
⏱️ 1 min