Easy Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ creserved turkey drippings
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 3 cchicken or turkey stock
- ¼ cunsalted butter
- 1 tspminced fresh garlic
- 3 tbspminced shallots
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- ¼ cdry white wine
- 1 tsppoultry seasoning
- 3 cchicken or turkey stock
Directions
How to make gravy with drippings
- 1
Add the drippings to a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once the drippings are warm, whisk in the flour. Cook the roux, undisturbed, until toasted and pale golden in color, about 3 minutes.
- 3
While whisking constantly, slowly stream in 1 cup of the stock until it is well-incorporated. Once the mixture is smooth, continue slowly whisking in the remaining 2 cups of stock.
- 4
Simmer the gravy, stirring occasionally, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon and reduces to roughly 2 cups in volume.
- 5
Taste and season the gravy with salt and pepper then serve.
How to make gravy without drippings
- 1
Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown and the shallots are softened, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until the roux is toasted and pale golden, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Whisk in the wine (or water) and cook, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, for 2 minutes, then whisk in the poultry seasoning.
- 4
Slowly whisk in the stock. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. (The gravy should reduce to about 2 cups total.)
- 5
Remove the gravy from the heat then taste and season it with salt and pepper before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving that rich, savory homemade gravy that elevates any meal? Look no further! This easy gravy recipe guides you to a velvety, flavorful sauce, whether you have pan drippings from a roast or are starting from scratch.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines with its versatility and depth of flavor. You can harness the incredible richness of reserved turkey drippings for a traditional approach, or build a robust flavor base from scratch using unsalted butter, minced shallots, and fresh garlic. The addition of dry white wine and poultry seasoning ensures a complex, savory profile that’s far superior to store-bought.
What to Expect
Prepare for a truly luscious and rich gravy that will become a staple at your dinner table. This recipe yields a beautifully smooth, thick consistency, perfect for coating mashed potatoes, turkey, or roasted vegetables. The interplay of aromatic shallots and garlic, combined with the savory stock, creates a wonderfully balanced and deeply comforting flavor. It's a hearty side dish that feels gourmet, yet is surprisingly simple to master.
Customization & Variations
One of the best features of this gravy is its adaptability. You can easily:
- Swap stocks: While chicken or turkey stock are specified, a rich beef stock would also be delicious for a different flavor profile.
- Go vegetarian: Omit the drippings and build your roux with butter, using a good quality vegetable stock for a savory, meat-free option.
- Spice it up: A pinch of black pepper or a dash of fresh herbs like thyme or sage can add another layer of flavor.
Serving & Context
This versatile gravy is ideal for holiday feasts like Thanksgiving, but it's equally at home enhancing a simple weeknight roasted chicken or mashed potato dinner. Serve it generously poured over your favorite main dishes and sides for an extra touch of comforting deliciousness.