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best ever make-ahead turkey gravy

best ever make-ahead turkey gravy

No need to wait until the last minute to make delicious homemade turkey gravy. Make a big batch of this goodness ahead of time with your Homemade Roasted Turkey Stock.

Servings 2 quarts
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons salted butter (or a combination of fat from stock & butter)
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
  • 8 cups Homemade Roasted Turkey Stock (or purchased turkey stock)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste, if necessary)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • finely chopped fresh herbs, if desired (parsley, thyme, sage)

Instructions

  1. Heat the butter (or combination of butter and turkey fat) in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. 

  2. Add the flour and quickly whisk to blend, stirring constantly. After about 2 to 3 minutes, the roux will begin to darken.

  3. Increase the heat to medium setting. Gradually add the turkey stock. Be sure to continuously whisk or stir the mixture as you add the stock. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. 

  4. Season with the salt & pepper. If desired, add the minced fresh herbs.

  5. Once the gravy cools slightly, pour into containers and store in the refrigerator for several days. Or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat over low heat, whisking as it heats until smooth.