Turkey Gravy (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tsp black pepper, ground coarse for flavor.
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½ cup of cut-up butter, adds richness.
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4 cups of chicken or turkey stock, or pan drippings, to add depth.
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½ cup plain flour, thickens the mix.
# Instructions:
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Filter solids from your turkey drippings, then let them rest so the fat rises on top. Scoop off the excess fat. If the total isn’t 4 cups, top it off with chicken or turkey broth.
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Melt butter gently over medium-low heat in a pot. Stir in the ground black pepper until combined.
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Whisk the flour into the butter a little at a time. Stir without stopping until it’s smooth, toasty brown, and smells nutty.
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Pour the stock or drippings bit by bit into the roux, stirring constantly so lumps don’t form.
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Let it bubble and thicken on medium-low heat, stirring now and then. Keep warm till you’re ready or serve as it is.
# Notes:
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This is a rich, flavorful gravy that works with or without drippings. It’s a great addition to any big family dinner.