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perfect turkey gravy

Recipe by
Katrina Freed
Newark, DE

After years of trial and error we finally figured out the simple secrets to perfect gravy

method Stove Top

Ingredients For perfect turkey gravy

  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3 c
    turkey broth
  • pan drippings
  • salt and pepper

How To Make perfect turkey gravy

  • The key to perfect turkey gravy is the fat separator
    1
    Drain all turkey drippings into a gravy separator.
  • Use a sealed container
    2
    Make a slurry using 1/2 cup flour and 1 cup water in a shaker or tightly sealed jar. Shake vigorously.
  • After draining off all the liquid place roasting pan on burners
    3
    Place roasting pan over two burners on medium high heat. Add just enough water to roasting pan to scrape drippings from sides and bottom of pan.
  • Deglaze with a bit of water then add slurry
    4
    Whisking continually add slurry
  • Whisk continually
    5
    Add turkey broth a little at a time while continuing to whisk briskly until gravy is desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper
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