Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings
8 servings10 min prep15 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Turkey Gravy with Pan Drippings
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Turkey gravy made from pan drippings became a fixture of American Thanksgiving cooking as roast turkey grew into the holiday's centerpiece over the 19th and 20th centuries. The technique of deglazing the roasting pan and thickening the juices reflects standard French-derived gravy-making method.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 1/4 cup turkey pan drippings, fat separated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1Whisk flour into the reserved fat in a saucepan to form a roux; cook 1-2 minutes.
- 2Gradually whisk in stock and the remaining pan drippings until smooth.
- 3Simmer 10-12 minutes, whisking occasionally, until thickened.
- 4Season with salt and pepper.
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