Best 7 Semi Homemade Turkey Gravy Recipes

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Thanksgiving is the time of the year for many to spend with family, friends, and food. In order to ease some of the stress of dinner preparation, many turn to semi-homemade options to lighten the load of cooking. Semi-homemade turkey gravy is a flavorful and easy way to add a savory touch to your holiday meal. There are many different recipes available for semi-homemade turkey gravy, each with their own unique flavor profile. You can find recipes that are simple and straightforward, or you can find more complex recipes that incorporate a variety of ingredients and techniques. No matter what your taste preferences are, you're sure to find a semi-homemade turkey gravy recipe that you'll love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY DRIPPING GRAVY



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Looking for the ultimate gravy recipe? Try Sandra Lee's Turkey Dripping Gravy for Food Network.

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Quick mixing flour (recommended: Wondra)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pour turkey drippings from Roasted Butter Herb Turkey into a large container and let cook slightly. Skim fat from drippings and reserve.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, make a roux by combining 2 tablespoons of the skimmed fat and 2 tablespoons of flour. Cook until mixture is a beige color. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of turkey drippings (substitute chicken broth if short on drippings or if a thinner consistency is desired) Stir in 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly until gravy is desired consistency. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SIMPLE TURKEY GRAVY



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This simple turkey gravy is...wait for it...simple! You don't want to use gravy from a can or from a package when it's this easy and delicious!

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup fat from turkey drippings
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup liquid from turkey drippings
2 cups turkey stock
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat fat from turkey drippings in a saucepan over medium-low heat until liquefied, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk flour into turkey fat until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk liquid from turkey drippings and turkey stock into fat-flour mixture; increase heat to medium and cook, whisking continuously, until gravy is smooth and desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Season gravy with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 83.7 mg

HOMEMADE TURKEY GRAVY



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Homemade turkey gravy made simple!

Provided by Travis Strean

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups turkey drippings, or as needed
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth, or more as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Separate the oil from the liquid in the turkey drippings by pouring the drippings into a clear 4-cup measuring cup. Allow the drippings to settle and separate into oil on top and juices on the bottom. Remove 1/4 cup oil using a kitchen syringe; transfer to a saucepan.
  • Mix flour into the oil in the saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until color changes to a light brown, about 5 minutes. Pour 1 cup juices from the measuring cup into flour mixture (roux); cook and stir, adding more drippings for a thinner gravy, until gravy is heated through and smooth, about 5 minutes. Mix chicken broth into gravy; cook and stir until heated through, adding more broth for a thinner gravy, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 69.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FOOLPROOF TURKEY GRAVY



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There are just two simple steps (and five easy ingredients) in this delicious turkey gravy from drippings. You'll be delighted with the smooth, flavorful results. This is a recipe you'll return to every year, so be prepared to become the designated "gravy maker" at all your holiday gatherings. You'll get rave reviews, but don't let anyone know how easy it really is to make turkey graving from drippings; it may sound complicated, but with Betty's foolproof recipe you'll be able to add another turkey feather to your apron.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup turkey drippings (fat and juices from roasted turkey)
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups liquid (juices from roasted turkey, broth, water)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or less, if using turkey drippings
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour drippings from roasting pan into bowl, leaving brown particles in pan. Return 1/4 cup drippings to roasting pan. (Measure accurately because too little fat makes gravy lumpy.) Stir in flour. (Measure accurately so gravy is not greasy.)
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 2 Tablespoons, Sodium 200 mg

SIMPLE TURKEY GRAVY



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A traditional from-scratch gravy recipe will work for any roasted meat or poultry. Switch up the herbs to fit your preferences, or simply use what you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (1/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Turkey drippings
3 to 3-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour turkey drippings and loosened browned bits from roasting pan into a 4-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 2 tablespoons. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 3 cups., In a large saucepan, whisk flour, 3/4 cup broth and reserved fat until smooth. Add thyme, sage and pepper; gradually whisk in the drippings mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

SEMI-HOMEMADE TURKEY GRAVY



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Categories     Sauce     turkey     Thanksgiving

Number Of Ingredients 5

Jar heinz turkey gravy
packet of turkey gravy
drippings
McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix (packet) or
Knorr Roasted Turkey Gravy Mix (packet)

Steps:

  • Turkey drippings: Put it all in the refrigerator. Let it sit until really cold. Then skim off the fat and detrius (sp?) and you have it ready as pretty darned good clear stock. No special equipment needed. Prepare other gravies as directed and heat up all 3 together. Serve

HERBED TURKEY GRAVY



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This traditional gravy recipe works for any roasted meat or poultry. You'll get eight ¼-cup servings in 2 cups of gravy. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Turkey drippings
1 to 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups. , In a small saucepan, combine flour and reserved fat until smooth. Gradually stir in the drippings mixture. Stir in the thyme, sage and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer gravy, use chicken stock instead of water.
  • Add a tablespoon of flour to the pan drippings to thicken the gravy.
  • If the gravy is too thick, add a little bit of water or milk to thin it out.
  • Season the gravy to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • Serve the gravy hot over roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.

Conclusion:

Making semi-homemade turkey gravy is a great way to save time and still enjoy a delicious, flavorful gravy. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a gravy that will perfectly complement your Thanksgiving turkey. So next time you're cooking a turkey, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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