How to Make The Best Turkey Gravy From Scratch ~ Easy Recipe for Making Homemade Gravy

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a gluten-free thickener.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Low-sodium options are healthier for salt intake.

Place turkey neck bone, trimmings, and giblets in a slow cooker with vegetables.

Add 4 cups of chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Add onions, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.

Fill the crock pot with water and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Strain the broth after cooking and refrigerate to skim off fat.

Mix 1 cup of cold water with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to create a slurry.

Bring the broth to a boil, mix the slurry, and pour it in while stirring.

Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to thicken the gravy.

For the roux, use turkey fat or butter, add flour, and cook for a couple of minutes.

Slowly add turkey broth to the roux while stirring until thickened.

Simmer the gravy for 15 minutes and season with salt, pepper, and Kitchen Bouquet.

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