If you know our mom, you know she makes a traditional Sunday dinner. Every. Single. Sunday. When we were growing up, she would alternate weeks between roast and turkey. Seriously, it was like Thanksgiving every other week. We were beyond spoiled. Our mother is the best cook we know. Everything she makes is perfection. But the thing she is most famous for is her turkey gravy. Anyone who has shared her table over the years asks for this turkey gravy recipe. Until now, we’ve never even written it down; it was just made to taste. But we finally got our mom to tell us step by step how she creates this savory, creamy gravy. It’s delicious overall the classic dishes: mashed potatoes, turkey, vegetables, stuffing, roasted carrots, just about anything.
Ingredients for Turkey Gravy
Our mom laughs because there’s no real “secret” ingredient to her famous homemade turkey gravy, just ingredients that probably everyone has around the house! So here’s what you need to make the most show-stopping gravy ever:
Turkey drippings – from a roast turkey. Use a liquid measuring cup to get all that rich, delicious broth that comes from the turkey for the best flavor. If you don’t have enough drippings, use turkey stock, chicken broth or chicken stock to supplement.Gravy packet – usually a packet of dry gravy mix is included with the frozen turkey or turkey breast. If your turkey doesn’t have one, a tablespoon or two of chicken or turkey gravy powder works great too.Chicken bouillon – Our mom uses Wyler’s chicken bouillon granules, but you could use cubed bouillon.Pepper – to tasteMilk -you’ll need two cups of whole milk or you can use a mixture of milk and heavy cream for a thicker gravy.Cornstarch – this is used to thicken the gravy. You can use all purpose flour too.Water – to combine with the cornstarch to make a slurry which will thicken the gravy.Salt – to taste
It All Starts with the Bird
Of course to get those flavorful drippings you have to make the turkey! Luckily, we have a fool-proof, step-by-step guide for Making the Perfect Turkey. Our Thanksgiving turkey recipe is full of fresh herbs: parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, onion, and celery. As a result, your gravy will have all those delicious flavors and herbs mixed in as well.
Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey Gravy
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Use this Gravy for More Recipes
Turkey gravy can be used for much more than drizzling over turkey. Try it in some of these succulent and mouthwatering recipes:
Turkey Pot PieThanksgiving Leftover CasseroleDrizzled over The Perfect Mashed PotatoesOur Best Dinner Rolls taste amazing dipped the turkey gravyPilgrim Sandwiches
Thanksgiving Sides
Our Thanksgiving Recipes and Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Sides are some of our mom’s most special recipes that hold so many beautiful memories. We are happy to share them with you:
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sausage Stuffing
Homemade Crescent Rolls
Green Bean Casserole
Slow Cooker Creamed CornRoasted Frozen Green BeansOrange Cranberry Sauce Harvest Pear Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Dressing Pies – So many delicious pies to choose from! You can stick with the Traditional Pumpkin Pie or Dutch Apple Pie or try something new, like our Island Pecan Pie or German Chocolate Pie.
More Delicious Gravy Recipes
No matter what you’re serving, there’s a scrumptious, savory gravy to go with it. Try a few of these favorites:
How to Make Beef GravyHomemade Country GravyLemon Rosemary GravyBiscuits and Sausage Gravy
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