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How to Make Gravy

Learn how to make gravy from scratch with your turkey drippings this Thanksgiving. Quick and easy, you can make it while your turkey is resting.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 148kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Carefully pour all drippings into a sauce pot and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to skim off the fat.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to remove lumps.
  • Bring drippings to a simmer, taste to determine if it is too salty. If too salty, add one tablespoon of water at a time until the flavor is where you want it.
  • Slowly whisk in the slurry into the drippings a little at a time and allow for the gravy to come back to a boil and thicken before adding more. You may not need to use all the slurry. Save anything leftover for another use.

Notes

Storage: This gravy will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg