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A close-up of a festive Thanksgiving meal featuring roasted chicken, blue cheese mashed potatoes, and a rich thanksgiving gravy recipe, garnished with cranberries and fresh herbs.
Oliver Grant

The Best Thanksgiving Gravy Recipe (from Scratch!)

This classic Thanksgiving gravy recipe is made from scratch using turkey drippings, butter, and flour, seasoned to perfection, ideal for holiday meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups turkey drippings *
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Gravy Instructions
  1. Slice and melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Slowly whisk in 4 cups of turkey drippings until fully combined.
  4. Bring the gravy to a slow boil, then cook until it reaches your desired thickness.
  5. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSodium: 150mg

Notes

*If you don't have enough turkey drippings, you can supplement with chicken or turkey broth.

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