Perfect Gravy

Name: Perfect Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
Ingredients: drippings from cooked turkey; Cool water or fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup flour; pepper

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

15
min.

Total Time

25
min.

Servings

2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Make homemade gravy from turkey drippings and more with our video. You'll never buy gravy again after trying our Perfect Gravy recipe for homemade gravy!

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drippings from cooked turkey
Cool water or fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup flour
pepper

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Pour drippings (juice and fat) from roasting pan carefully into heatproof measuring cup or fat separator. Let stand until fat rises to the top.
Remove 1/4 cup of the fat; return to roasting pan. Discard any remaining fat. Add enough water or broth to remaining drippings to measure 2 cups.
Gradually add flour to drippings mixture; stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended.
Return drippings mixture to roasting pan over two burners. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 to 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Season to taste with pepper; stirring lightly with wire whisk.

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Cooking Know-How

Stir gravy with a wire whisk or wooden spoon. If using a roasting pan to make gravy, a flat whisk or a flat edge wooden spatula allows you to reach the corners of the roasting pan easier.

Special Extra

Stir in 1 to 2 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee along with the salt and pepper to enhance the flavor and color of the gravy.

Perfect Meat Gravy

Substitute drippings from cooked meat for turkey and beef broth for chicken broth.

Servings

2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	35

Total fat	3g
Saturated fat	1.5g
Cholesterol	5mg
Sodium	55mg
Carbohydrate	2g
Dietary fiber	0g
Sugars	0g
Protein	0g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0 %DV
Vitamin C	0 %DV
Calcium	0 %DV
Iron	0 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by nikivalentine from best gravy ever! best gravy ever! i used this recipe for turkey day. along with drippings from turkey i added a little chicken broth to make the two cups. the gravy was so yummy!

Date published: 2005-12-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by jcminton from I like to consider myself a pretty good gravy maker, but this one was great! I like to consider myself a pretty good gravy maker, but this one was great! Instead of adding chicken broth or water to increase stock to 2 cups, I used milk. It made the gravy just a little creamier. The carrots,celery and onions as a bed for th turkey did make for a great flavored stock. I will certainly make it again!

Date published: 2006-11-23

Rated 5 out of 5 by msann19 from THIS IS THE PERFECT GRAVY. THIS IS THE PERFECT GRAVY. I MADE 4 CUPS OF THIS RECIPE TODAY FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER TOMORROW. THE TASTE,COLOR,AND THICKNESS OF THE GRAVY IS VERY GOOD. THIS IS A QUICK AND EASY GRAVY RECIPE TO HAVE ON HAND FOR ANY OCCASION. I'M SURE MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL ENJOY THIS PERFECT GRAVY (THANKS) & HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Date published: 2006-11-22

Rated 5 out of 5 by bchrisi from I made this gravy for thanksgiving dinner, and it turned out wonderfully! I made this gravy for thanksgiving dinner, and it turned out wonderfully! I have always struggled with lumpy gravy or thin gravy. This recipe was easy to do, and it really did turn out perfect! It does take some time to stir so it does not burn, so save about 10 minutes to make it right before serving.

Date published: 2007-01-03

Rated 5 out of 5 by oblivion219 from This recipe is perfect. This recipe is perfect. I've tried many others from family members and this one works so well, plus it's easy. You might want to at least double it to serve about 10. I just used a non-stick frying pan and it turned out well too. Definately use chicken broth instead of water.

Date published: 2006-11-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by jdemille from This was actually the first time I made gravy and it was actually quite easy. This was actually the first time I made gravy and it was actually quite easy. I did not seperate the fat liked it asked...I just used the whole thing. I quadrupled the recipe for our big family Thanksgiving and it was all gone. Will definitly use again.

Date published: 2006-11-30

Rated 2 out of 5 by aza572 from Why doesn't the cook know that you should cook the flour with the fat in the roaster for a minute or... Why doesn't the cook know that you should cook the flour with the fat in the roaster for a minute or two to eliminate that uncooked flour taste? Only then do you add the liquid and cook until it is thickened.

Date published: 2009-11-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by beschenbach from Thanks, I needed the reminder on how to make a basic gravy. Thanks, I needed the reminder on how to make a basic gravy. You are always there for me for quicky and easy recipes. Well, I did add a little port wine, mmmm mmmm!

Date published: 2010-02-14