Homemade Gravy | Made With or Without Drippings!

beef bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: vegetable scraps

Chicken bones can provide a lighter broth, while vegetable scraps reduce costs.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar enhances flavor at a lower cost.

Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to a saucepan over medium heat.

Allow the butter to melt.

Add in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and whisk to combine with the butter.

Slowly add in 3 cups of broth, whisking to ensure everything is well combined.

If available, use at least 1 cup of turkey drippings along with the broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to allow it to simmer until thickened.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of ground sage for seasoning.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding about two pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper.

Allow the gravy to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes before removing from heat.

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