How to Make Gravy

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

½ cup fat from turkey drippings (or from meat drippings, or unsalted butter*)
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
3 to 4 cups liquid (skimmed meat drippings and extra broth if needed)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (and/or fresh herbs to taste, optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time5mins
Servings12

Instructions

Once your meat is cooked, transfer it to a plate to rest. Use the moisture from the drippings to scrape any brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pan. Strain the drippings through a fine sieve if desired.

Allow the drippings to rest for a few minutes so the fat and drippings separate. Spoon ½ cup of the fat into a medium saucepan, adding butter to make ½ cup if you don't have enough fat.

Stir in the flour and poultry seasoning and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, while stirring, until the flour begins to brown slightly.

Gradually add the liquid (drippings and/or broth), whisking until smooth after each addition. The mixture will be very thick at first and will gradually thin out; you may not need all of the broth.

Bring to a boil over medium heat while whisking, and let boil for 1 to 2 minutes.

Taste the gravy, and season with salt & pepper as needed. Stir in parsley or other fresh herbs and serve.