Simple Turkey Gravy
A simple turkey gravy recipe, perfect for whipping up quickly on Thanksgiving day. Butter, flour, broth, salt, and pepper is all you need!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsalted (or low-sodium) chicken broth room temperature or warm
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Immediately after the butter has melted, sprinkle with the flour and whisk to combine. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes, whisking often.
- Begin adding the chicken broth a splash at a time (about a ¼ cup), whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture begins to resemble a pudding-like texture, you may begin streaming the remaining broth in slowly, whisking all the while.
- Once all of the broth has been incorporated, whisk in the salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high, and allow the gravy to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until thickened.
Notes
You can make the gravy 1-2 days in advance! Simply make the gravy as directed, allow to cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Just before you intend to serve the gravy, microwave at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
If the gravy is too thick, add room temperature, unsalted chicken broth 1 tablespoon at a time to the gravy, whisking after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 67mg | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.4mg