Basic Gravy
- Level: Easy
- Yield: About 8 cups of gravy
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
Turkey pan drippings
Vegetable oil, if needed
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 to 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Strain the pan drippings into a fat separator or large liquid measuring cup; set aside. Place the empty roasting pan across two burners over medium-high heat. Add a splash of water and scrape up any browned bits; add them to the drippings.
- Spoon or pour off 1/2 cup of the fat from the drippings and transfer back into the roasting pan. (If you don't have enough fat to make 1/2 cup, add vegetable oil.) Set the roasting pan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the defatted drippings and enough broth to make 8 cups total liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking, until thickened, 15 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.