Easiest Turkey Drippings Gravy Ever (Perfect in 10 Minutes!) Stress-Free Christmas Gravy Recipe

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.

Remove the rack from the roasting tray and set the turkey aside to rest, covering it.

Eyeball the amount of fat in the drippings; aim for roughly half a cup. If there is about 1/4 cup of fat, add 4 tablespoons of butter to reach a total of 1/2 cup of fat.

Turn the burner on to low and melt the butter down, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the drippings.

Add 2 cups (500 ml) of chicken stock to the pan, scraping the sides and bottom to release the fond.

In a separate container, add 10 tablespoons (80 g) of all-purpose flour and the remaining 2 cups (500 ml) of stock. Seal the container and shake to combine into a slurry.

Slowly whisk the flour slurry into the stock mixture in the pan while cranking the heat up to medium-high to bring it to a light simmer.

Whisk frequently, and if there are large chunks of drippings, you can choose to remove them or keep them in.

Once it starts to simmer, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer until thickened to your liking, checking with the spoon test to see if it coats the spoon.

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, and add any additional herbs or spices as desired.

Optionally, strain the sauce for a smoother consistency before serving.

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