Turkey Gravy

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Nov. 12, 2012

You can make your own homemade turkey gravy, it is easy to do. You just need some turkey pan drippings, broth, flour, and some milk or heavy cream. Don't buy gravy in a jar, make your own.

Ingredients

Turkey fat 6 Tablespoon (pan drippings)
Flour 6 Tablespoon
Broth 6 Cup (96 tbs) (chicken/turkey/ soup base)
Heavy cream 2 Tablespoon
Salt To Taste
Pepper To Taste

Directions

MAKING

1. Heat a skillet with the turkey fat from the pan drippings.

2. Add the flour and stir well to combine. The roux should be cooked well for a few minutes at this stage.

3. Gradually, start adding the broth, a cup at a time. Keep stirring to incorporate the roux and the broth together.

4. The flour and broth mixture should be allowed to simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Add the heavy cream before taking off the heat and mix it in.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

SERVING

7. Serve on the side with your roast turkey.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 347Calories from Fat 237

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 25 g38.5%

Saturated Fat 8 g40%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1892 mg78.83%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.3%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars

Protein 5 g10%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet