Homemade Rich Turkey Gravy Recipe

Learn how to make a rich and flavorful turkey gravy from scratch that will elevate your Thanksgiving dinner or any roasted poultry dish. This recipe uses pan drippings, stock, and aromatic vegetables to create a savory and velvety gravy that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

• Turkey pan drippings
• Turkey stock or chicken broth
• Onion
• Carrot
• Celery
• Butter
• Flour
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pan and cook until vegetables are soft.
3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes to make a roux.
4. Slowly whisk in turkey stock or chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook until it thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps or vegetables.
8. Serve the rich turkey gravy with roasted turkey or your favorite poultry dish.
9. Enjoy the delicious flavors of homemade gravy!

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