How To Make Turkey Gravy

Why would you purchase packaged gravy when it's so easy to make your own? We show you how, step by step.

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Step 1: Butter and Flour

Melt 1/3 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; whisk in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour until smooth.

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Step 2: Whisk in Stock

Gradually whisk in 1 (49.5-oz.) can chicken stock; bring to a boil.

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Step 3: Simmer

Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
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Gravy Tips

  • If gravy is too thick, thin it out with beef, chicken, or vegetable stock or water.
  • If gravy is too thin, make a paste of equal parts flour and cold water. Bring gravy to a boil; add flour mixture slowly into gravy until it thickens, whisking constantly.
  • You can also use oat bran or oat flour to thicken gravies and sauces.
  • If gravy is too lumpy, press the mixture through a wire-mesh strainer; discard any solids, and process gravy in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • When substituting canned beef, chicken, or vegetable broth for homemade, use the no-salt version. Reducing the broth intensifies the flavor of sodium.
  • Never add cornstarch directly into hot liquids; it will become lumpy. Dilute cornstarch with a cold liquid, stirring until smooth. Then add it to the hot mixture.
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