i love gravy. the whole debacle of roasting a turkey might all be worth it for those lovely pan drippings to make the gravy. annnnd it’s easy so no need to go and buy premade gravy nononono.
Gravy:
Ingredients:
pan drippings
flour, 4-5 tbsps
reserved turkey fat (3 tbsps)
giblet water
1 can low sodium chicken broth
NO SALT!
1) So back when we started brining, we removed mr. giblet, mr. liver, et al. Grab those guys bring to boil and boil for about 15 minutes and then set aside. You can do this ahead of time. We’ll maybe use that water later if our gravy gets too thick. I ended up not using it all.
2) Once the turkey is all done, pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup or fat separator (i dont’ have one of those). Let it sit until the fat and drippings separate. Then in another bowl, separate out the fat with a spoon. So now you have fat and drippings!
3) Using 2 burners, heat the roast pan with the drippings. Use 3-4 tbsps of the separated fat from the drippings we poured earlier in the measuring cup and add 5-6 tbsps of flour and start whisking quickly and get all the flour incorporated and make sure it’s not lumpy. It should look pasty and not greasy. If it’s too greasy add a little more flour (a little at a time). This is the same method when making a roux for things like mac n cheese (flour and butter). Whisk and cook the flour for about 4-5 minutes.
4) Pour 1 can of LOW-SODIUM chicken broth while whisking. Whisk fast so it doesn’t get lumpy.
5) Now add the drippings (add a little at a time). Taste as you go because it could get over salty.
6) Keep whisking as the gravy heats through and starts to thicken. It’ll start to look beautiful and amazing.
This takes a little bit of time so just keep your eye on it. Also, if it gets too thick you can add some of that giblet water. Taste as you go and add more drippings if you want a stronger flavor. I used all of the drippings and didn’t need to use any of the giblet water so just keep your eye on it.
7) add pepper at the end if you’d like. taste and if you need salt add some but i don’t think you’ll need salt.
(if you end up with leftover gravy it’s perfect to make turkey pot pie – which i’ll post soon)
I don’t have any pictures of the gravy but i do have these special ones























