Turkey Gravy Without Drippings Recipe

Spooning turkey gravy without drippings from a gravy boat.

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5 from 8 votes

Turkey Gravy Without Drippings Recipe

This creamy turkey gravy recipe is simple and tastes so yummy on all of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

¼ cup butter, melted (or ¼ cup turkey drippings)
¼ cup All purpose flour
2 cup turkey broth
½ teaspoon salt, less if you used turkey drippings
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

If you are using Butter then melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan.
If you are using turkey drippings: pour 1/4 cup of the drippings from the roasting pan into a medium saucepan.
Finish making the roux by adding 1/4 cup flour to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until smooth.
Add the 2 cups of turkey broth. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
Season with the salt and pepper and stir.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Pour the turkey broth in gradually while stirring constantly for the smoothest gravy.
Do not walk away while the gravy comes to a boil because regular stirring helps prevent lumps and keeps the bottom from scorching.
Turkey broth and drippings can vary in saltiness, so taste the finished gravy before adding extra seasoning.
If the gravy is too thick, stir in a little more turkey broth until it reaches the consistency you like.

Store. Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

Freeze. Let the gravy cool completely, then freeze it in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently, whisking well.

Make ahead of time. You can make turkey gravy up to 5 days ahead of time! I am all about a make ahead meal for Thanksgiving and saving precious cooking time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, heat up over the stove.

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