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perfect turkey gravy

Kat19702 avatar
Recipe by
Katrina Freed
@Kat19702
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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