Easy Foolproof Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Recipe
This easy make-ahead turkey gravy recipe is a game changer for stress-free holiday cooking! It’s smooth, delicious, and perfect for preparing ahead of time, so you can focus on enjoying the festivities. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and broth, this gravy is foolproof and turns out perfectly every time.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Microwave-safe container
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp flour
- 4 cups chicken broth or turkey broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add flour and whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add 1 cup of broth, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Slowly add the rest of the broth, continuing to whisk until the gravy thickens.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the gravy to a microwave-safe container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- When ready to serve, reheat the gravy in the microwave, stirring in between heating to ensure even warming.
- Optionally, stir in turkey drippings for extra flavor before serving.
Notes
- To avoid lumps, make sure to whisk the flour and butter constantly.
- The gravy thickens as it cools, but you can adjust the consistency with additional broth when reheating if necessary.