How to Make The Best Turkey Gravy - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be the same without a rich and flavorful turkey gravy to pour over mashed potatoes, stuffing, and, of course, the star of the show – the turkey. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe for The Best Turkey Gravy is sure to become a staple in your holiday meal lineup. It's simple, yet delicious, and will impress even the toughest critics at your table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds giblets and neck from turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 (1.2 ounce) packages dry turkey gravy mix
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 1 ¾ cups turkey drippings
  • ¼ cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
  • ½ cup milk, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 5 cups

  • Place giblets and turkey neck into a large saucepan. Add onion, celery, turkey gravy mix, and white pepper. Pour chicken broth over all, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove turkey liver and set aside. Simmer stock for 2 1/2 more hours.
  • Remove remaining giblets from stock and chop with liver; set aside. Strain stock into a liquid measure. You should have about 3 cups; add more chicken broth if needed. Pour stock into a saucepan. Discard strained turkey neck and vegetables.
  • When turkey is finished roasting, pour pan drippings into a bowl or fat separator and skim off fat. Whisk quick-mixing flour into drippings until smooth, then whisk flour mixture into stock in the saucepan. Bring gravy to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add chopped giblets. Stir in milk until desired smoothness is reached.
  • Nutrition

    229 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 141mg