hint: what to do with the turkey dripping fat

Route 66, AZ
Updated on Sep 25, 2012

This is trick I learned one day when wondering what to do with the extra fat drippings I drain from roasting my turkey. Yes, I use some of the fat for making a roux, but I have learned to save all the seasoned fat drippings from my turkey. I dislike wasting anything.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - turkey fat you drain from your roasting pan

How To Make hint: what to do with the turkey dripping fat

  • Step 1
    When I roast a turkey I do it on a rack. Then I drain off the fat from the drippings and save the dripping fat in a container in the freezer.
  • Step 2
    The next time I make turkey, I rub the turkey dripping fat on the turkey instead of using butter or oil. Then I lightly season the turkey, because the turkey fat drippings already have seasonings in it.
  • Step 3
    You'll be amazed at the flavor it imparts to your turkey and how rich in flavor the gravy will be.
  • Step 4
    I have also used the turkey fat drippings to roast potatoes and carrots in...they come out nice and brown and seasoned with a wonderful flavor.

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Category: Gravies
Keyword: #turky
Keyword: #basting
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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