Bourbon Turkey Gravy Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with this incredibly smooth and flavorful Bourbon Turkey Gravy! Made with shallots, rosemary, and a secret ingredient – a capful of your favorite bourbon – this recipe will become your new holiday tradition. Easy to follow instructions ensure gravy perfection every time!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 143.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bourbon Turkey Gravy

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How to Make Bourbon Turkey Gravy

  1. Pour roasting pan drippings into a measuring cup and let stand to separate fat from liquid.
  2. Carefully skim off and reserve 3 tablespoons of the turkey fat. Discard the remaining fat.
  3. Add the remaining drippings to 1 cup of turkey stock in a saucepan or large measuring cup.
  4. Heat the reserved 3 tablespoons of turkey fat in the roasting pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add minced garlic, chopped shallot, rosemary, and bay leaf to the roasting pan. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until shallot is tender.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth to create a roux.
  7. Pour the drippings and stock mixture into the roasting pan; scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  9. Slowly whisk in the butter-flour mixture (roux), continuing to whisk constantly while bringing the mixture back to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Stir in 1-2 capfuls of bourbon just before serving.
  12. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

36g

Carbs

2g