Perfect Turkey Gravy

Perfect Turkey Gravy

Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup turkey pan drippings
  • 2 cups chicken broth or turkey stock
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp freshly minced thyme
  • 1 tsp freshly minced sage

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook until golden, 1 minute, then whisk in pan drippings. (If you have more than a cup of drippings, use it and reduce the amount of broth.)
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in fresh herbs, then whisk in 1 cup broth and return mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer 10 minutes, gradually adding more broth if gravy is too thick. Adjust seasoning.