🫗 Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings

Ingredients−8 servings+

• drippings from a roast turkey
• 4 tbsp butter (or turkey fat skimmed from the drippings)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups turkey or chicken broth, warm
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme (optional)

Steps

1. Pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup and let the fat rise. Spoon off the fat, saving up to 4 tbsp to use instead of butter.
2. Melt the fat or butter in a saucepan over medium. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, 2 minutes until golden.
3. Slowly whisk in the warm broth, then the defatted drippings.
4. Simmer 5–8 minutes, whisking, until it coats a spoon.
5. Season with salt, pepper and thyme. Strain if you want it extra smooth.