My mom’s turkey gravy has always been one of the stars of our Thanksgiving meal. It’s a basic recipe, but the flavor can change slightly depending on how the turkey is prepared. And yet, somehow, it’s always so delicious you can drink the stuff right out of the gravy dish.
Here’s my favorite recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes that are so yummy with this gravy.
Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: Varies depending on the quantity of turkey drippings
Ingredients
- turkey drippings
- chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Step 1
Use reserved juices from a turkey and add it to a saucepan. Add chicken stock if more gravy is needed.
Step 2
Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water. Add it to the drippings to thicken. More cornstarch can be added for the desired thickness, mixing 2 tablespoons at a time with water.
Step 3
Bring to a boil and season with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
Step 4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Don’t be caught drinking it from the gravy dish.
Check out these other yummy Thanksgiving side dish recipes. These are my favorite Steamed Carrots and I love this recipe for Fresh Green Beans!
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PrintMom’s Turkey Gravy
A simple yet flavorful gravy made from turkey drippings, enhanced with chicken stock and Italian seasoning. Perfect for drizzling over mashed potatoes, stuffing, or turkey slices.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Thanksgiving
Ingredients
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Turkey drippings
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Chicken stock (as needed)
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
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Combine Drippings and Stock:
Pour the reserved turkey drippings into a saucepan. If more volume is needed, add chicken stock to reach the desired amount. -
Prepare Slurry:
In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold water until smooth. -
Thicken Gravy:
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan with the drippings. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, until the gravy thickens. For a thicker consistency, mix additional cornstarch with water and add incrementally. -
Season:
Stir in 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. -
Serve:
Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dishes
