Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings and Thyme

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Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings and Thyme

Strained roast turkey drippings and a butter roux make a gravy finished with fresh thyme and parsley.

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8 servings
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American

Serving ideas

Serve warm with turkey and mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups turkey pan drippings, strained
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Before you cook

Taste the gravy before salting because the drippings may already be well seasoned.

How to make Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings and Thyme

  1. Strain the turkey drippings through a fine sieve and measure out 2 1/2 cups.

  2. Melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and thyme and cook for about 1 minute, until the mixture takes on a little color.

  3. Add the drippings gradually while whisking. Bring the gravy to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, whisking until it thickens.

  4. Stir in the parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings and Thyme

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Strained roast turkey drippings and a butter roux make a gravy finished with fresh thyme and parsley.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Instructions Notes

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Ingredients
  

  •  
    2 ½ cups turkey pan drippings strained
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  •  
    2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  •  
    1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  •  
    kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  1. Strain the turkey drippings through a fine sieve and measure out 2 1/2 cups.
  2. Melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and thyme and cook for about 1 minute, until the mixture takes on a little color.
  3. Add the drippings gradually while whisking. Bring the gravy to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, whisking until it thickens.
  4. Stir in the parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Taste the gravy before salting because the drippings may already be well seasoned.
Adapted from Damn Delicious.

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