How to Thicken Gravy: The Best Fool-Proof & Clump-Free Method

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious; cornstarch is often cheaper and gluten-free.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Low-sodium options are healthier; vegetable broth can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Roast the turkey and lift it out of the pan to let it rest.

Use the roasting pan to make the gravy, scraping the stuck bits off the bottom with a whisk.

Estimate the amount of liquid in the pan (about 3/4 cup) and add 1/2 cup of flour.

Sprinkle the flour evenly into the pan and whisk immediately to avoid lumps.

Turn off the heat to give yourself time to whisk the flour into the drippings.

Slowly add turkey stock, about 1/2 cup at a time, while whisking continuously.

Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to incorporate all bits into the gravy.

Continue adding liquid until the desired thickness is reached, but be cautious not to add too much at once.

If the gravy is too thick, you can thin it out with additional liquid later.

If you need more gravy, add butter or olive oil and increase the flour accordingly.

Add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to enhance color and flavor.

Taste the gravy to check for saltiness and adjust as necessary.

Keep the gravy hot on the stove until ready to serve.

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