Homemade Gravy without Drippings

turkey gravy dripping off a gravy spoon.

Homemade Gravy without Drippings

Make a rich and flavorful gravy without drippings using this tried and true method! We've got all the tips for cooking, seasoning, and customizing this gravy recipe for your tastes. Whether it's turkey gravy for Thanksgiving or a quick beef gravy for roasts, this simple and versatile recipe is great to have in your cooking arsenal.

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Cook Time: 15

Servings: 10

Calories: 55kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all purpose flour
2 cups turkey stock (or chicken or beef broth)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Make the roux. Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium low heat. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the mixture begins to take on a deeper, caramelized color, almost the color of peanut butter.
Add the broth. Slowly pour in about 1/4 cup of the broth, whisking constantly. The mixture will look very thick (pictured above). Drizzle the rest of the broth in slowly, continuing to whisk.
Boil and thicken. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Season with thyme and salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

Storing gravy: Gravy can be made up to 4 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Reheat gravy on the stove top over low heat. If it's too thick, add a splash of extra broth or milk.
Freeze gravy by cooling completely then storing in a freezer safe container or zip lock bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To make this vegetarian, simply swap vegetable broth for the turkey broth.

Course Condiments & Sauces, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword gravy without drippings, turkey gravy without drippings

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