Ingredients for Mean Chef's Turkey Gravy
- Pan Dripping
- Turkey Broth
- All Purpose Flour
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Salt
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How to Make Mean Chef's Turkey Gravy
- Once your turkey is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter to rest for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Carefully pour the pan drippings into a 1-quart glass measuring cup, medium bowl, or gravy separator. Leave any browned bits in the roasting pan.
- Let the drippings stand for 5 minutes to allow the fat to separate.
- Skim off and reserve approximately 6 tablespoons of the clear yellow fat that rises to the surface.
- If the drippings don't seem dark enough, return half of them to the roasting pan.
- Place the roasting pan over two burners on high heat and bring the drippings to a boil, allowing them to reduce and darken.
- Gradually add the remaining drippings, continuing to reduce until the liquid is as dark as you prefer. The volume will decrease, but the resulting gravy will be richer in flavor.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add enough chicken or turkey stock to the drippings to measure a total of 4 cups.
- Return the roasting pan to the stovetop over 2 burners on moderately low heat. Add the 6 tablespoons of reserved turkey fat to the pan.
- Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Continue whisking and cooking the mixture for 1-2 minutes until it turns a light golden brown, ensuring the flour loses its raw taste. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the 4 cups of cooking liquid (drippings and stock), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the pan to the heat, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens.
- If the gravy is too thin, increase the heat to medium and boil until it reaches your desired consistency.
- If desired, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any unwanted bits. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g
