Turkey Gravy Recipe from Homemade Stock
My mom has been making this classic Turkey Gravy recipe for forever, and I’m so excited to share it with you. A blend of fragrant fresh herbs, poultry seasoning, and homemade turkey stock transforms into a luscious, velvety gravy that will have your guests reaching for seconds. I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine does! And for a gluten-free and low-carb gravy, try flourless gravy.
Turkey Gravy Ingredients
Turkey Stock: My mom’s homemade turkey stock recipe is essential for gravy since it has more flavor than store-bought versions. Herbs: A few sprigs of sage and thyme Seasoning: Bell’s poultry seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper Flour thickens the turkey gravy. Pan Drippings: The drippings from roasted turkey create the best gravy, a must here!
How to Make Turkey Gravy from Stock
Variations
Seasoning: Use any poultry seasoning if you don’t have Bell’s. Or make your own if you have the individual spices: rosemary, oregano, sage, ginger, marjoram, thyme, and pepper. Time Saver: While I highly recommend using homemade stock for gravy, store-bought will work if you don’t have time to create your own. Buy a high-quality chicken or turkey stock with clean, simple ingredients. Gluten-Free Gravy: Substitute a gluten-free flour like Cup4Cup for all- purpose. Herbs: If you’re out of thyme or sage, rosemary would also work. Gravy without Drippings: If you don’t have turkey drippings, add a tablespoon of butter or sauteed shallots and garlic to enhance the flavor.
What to Serve with Turkey Gravy
Turkey and gravy are a must for the holidays. Below are more of my favorite sides for a delicious feast:
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Chicken Sausage Brown Rice Stuffing Green Beans with Mushrooms Cranberry Pear Sauce Cornbread Muffins
Storage
Turkey gravy will last up to four days in the refrigerator or six months in the freezer in airtight containers. To reheat, warm it on the stove on medium-low and add a splash of water or stock to thin it if necessary. If you have turkey drippings before Thanksgiving, you can make this easy gravy up to two days before.
Do you use broth or stock for gravy?
Stock is typically used for gravy since it has a richer, more complex taste than broth.
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