The Best Turkey Gravy

The Best Turkey Gravy

The best turkey gravy is made with flavorsome pan drippings and homemade turkey stock for a rich and savory gravy perfect for the holidays.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr 15 mins
Total Time
3 hr 35 mins
Calories
229 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place giblets and turkey neck into a large saucepan. Add onion, celery, turkey gravy mix, and white pepper. Pour chicken broth over all, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for 30 minutes.
Step 2
When turkey is finished roasting, pour pan drippings into a bowl or fat separator and skim off fat. Whisk quick-mixing flour into drippings until smooth, then whisk flour mixture into stock in the saucepan. Bring gravy to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add chopped giblets. Stir in milk until desired smoothness is reached.
Step 3
Remove remaining giblets from stock and chop with liver; set aside. Strain stock into a liquid measure. You should have about 3 cups; add more chicken broth if needed. Pour stock into a saucepan. Discard strained turkey neck and vegetables.
Step 4
Remove turkey liver and set aside. Simmer stock for 2 ½ more hours.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 2 (1.2 ounce) packages dry turkey gravy mix
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 0.5 cup milk, or as needed
  • 1.25 pounds giblets and neck from turkey
  • 1.75 cups turkey drippings
  • 0.25 cup quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)

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