Basic Turkey Gravy

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Basic Turkey Gravy
15 min.
3
389kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your holiday meals with a deliciously rich and savory gravy? This Basic Turkey Gravy recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also brings a burst of flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds. In just 15 minutes, you can create a luscious sauce that perfectly complements your roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

What makes this gravy truly special is its depth of flavor, achieved through the careful use of drippings and a touch of white wine or sherry. The combination of unsalted butter and flour creates a smooth roux, which serves as the base for this delightful sauce. With a caloric content of 389 kcal per serving, this gravy is a guilt-free indulgence that fits seamlessly into any meal.

Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this Basic Turkey Gravy will impress your family and friends. Its vegetarian-friendly twist ensures that everyone can enjoy the rich, comforting taste without compromising their dietary preferences. So grab your frying pan and whisk, and let’s get started on making a gravy that will become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups chicken stock see 
  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted ()
  • cup wine 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • roasting pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Pour off the drippings from the roasted turkey into a small heatproof bowl.
  2. Let sit for a few minutes for the fat to rise to the top, then skim the fat off with a spoon and discard; set the drippings aside.
  3. Place the roasting pan across two burners over medium heat.
  4. Put the onion and celery from inside the roasted turkey, along with the roasted turkey neck, in the pan. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a flat spatula.
  5. Add the wine or sherry while scraping the bottom of the pan and simmer until reduced by half.
  6. Add the reserved drippings back to the pan.
  7. Pour the mixture through a strainer set over a medium heatproof bowl and set aside. Discard the solids from the strainer.Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, sprinkle the flour evenly over it.
  8. Whisk the flour and butter together and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture (known as a roux) turns the color of peanut butter, about 5 to 7 minutes.While whisking continuously, slowly add the chicken stock or broth and the strained pan juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, being sure to whisk at the edges of the pan, until the gravy thickens slightly.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories389kcal
Protein8.12%
Fat68.17%
Carbs23.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30
Glycemic Load
7.98
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.8969564969125%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.62mg
Epicatechin
0.44mg
Hesperetin
0.32mg
Naringenin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:388.92kcal
19.45%
Fat:25.25g
38.84%
Saturated Fat:15.05g
94.04%
Carbohydrates:19.76g
6.59%
Net Carbohydrates:19.38g
7.05%
Sugar:3.98g
4.42%
Cholesterol:66.2mg
22.07%
Sodium:293.36mg
12.75%
Alcohol:8.24g
100%
Alcohol %:3.24%
100%
Protein:6.77g
13.54%
Vitamin B3:4.08mg
20.39%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.3%
Vitamin A:705.72IU
14.11%
Selenium:9.47µg
13.53%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.3%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.47%
Folate:37.06µg
9.26%
Phosphorus:90.12mg
9.01%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.45%
Potassium:288.38mg
8.24%
Iron:1.29mg
7.14%
Copper:0.14mg
6.78%
Magnesium:19.62mg
4.9%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.79%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.32%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%
Vitamin K:2.72µg
2.59%
Calcium:22mg
2.2%
Fiber:0.38g
1.5%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.28%
Source:Chow