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You are about to discover the ultimate recipe for a delicious gravy that will elevate the flavor of your turkey or mashed potatoes to a whole new level. Forget the sachets, because this gravy is made from scratch and uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
What is Gravy?
Gravy is a delicious sauce of British origin that is commonly used to enhance the flavor of roasted meats, such as turkey. This sauce is made from a mixture of butter, flour and liquid (usually meat or poultry stock) that is cooked until it thickens and acquires a rich, aromatic flavor.
Gravy perfectly complements traditional holiday dishes such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as other traditional dishes, adding an irresistible layer of flavor to your meals. Its versatility and unique flavor make gravy an essential element in the kitchen to give a special touch to your favorite family holiday meals.
Gravy with Mushrooms?
If you want to add a special touch to your gravy, consider adding mushrooms. Simply sauté chopped mushrooms in a little butter until golden brown and then add them to the gravy before serving. This will give it an even more delicious flavor.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all purpouse flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves
- 2 cups of beef or chicken broth or the juice left over from the turkey after baking
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: In a skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. The melted butter will add a touch of richness and smoothness to your gravy.
Step 2: Add the 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Mix quickly to ensure that the flour is integrated without forming lumps. If lumps appear, simply disassemble them while stirring the mixture.
Step 3: Once the butter and flour are well mixed, stir in 2 cups of bouillon (you can use chicken, turkey, or beef bouillon). I always make it with the juices that come out of the turkey after baking it. This will infuse your gravy with a delicious flavor.
Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 3 cloves. The brown sugar will add a touch of sweetness and the cloves an aromatic flavor.
Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 4 minutes. As the gravy cools, it will thicken, so don’t worry if it seems liquid at first.
Tips for Thickening Gravy:
If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add more flour. However, avoid adding it directly to the hot mixture, as it may form lumps. Instead, dilute the flour in a little room temperature water until there are no lumps and then quickly mix it with the rest of the gravy.
Other Turkey recipes
If you want to try different ways to prepare your turkey, I invite you to check out our turkey recipes, from marinated turkey to BBQ turkey, you will find a variety of options.
- Marinated turkey
- Turkey in white wine and pineapple juice
- Orange turkey
- Rosemary turkey
- Turkey with garlic and mustard
- BBQ turkey
- Turkey with butter and herbs
- Turkey wrapped in chipotle marinated bacon with orange juice
Homemade Gravy: The Perfect Gravy Recipe for Your Turkey
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- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 pieces clove
- 2 cups turkey broth it can be chicken or beef broth
Instructions
- In a skillet over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. The melted butter will add a touch of richness and smoothness to your Gravy.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter. Mix quickly to ensure that the flour is integrated without forming lumps. If lumps appear, simply disassemble them while stirring the mixture.
- Once the butter and flour are well blended, stir in 2 cups of bouillon (you can use chicken, turkey, or beef bouillon). This will infuse your gravy with a delicious flavor. When I prepare this turkey gravy, I use the broth that the turkey releases during cooking, I just pass it through a strainer so that no pieces of skin or anything else will get out.
- Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 3 cloves. The brown sugar will add a touch of sweetness and the cloves will add an aromatic flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes. As the gravy cools, it will thicken, so don't worry if it seems liquid at first.
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Laura Muller says
With this simple recipe you can make a delicious gravy with ingredients that you have at home, some other times I have chopped little pieces of bacon, fried it, and added it to the gravy for extra flavor, you could also add mushrooms.