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How To Make Turkey Gravy

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.

Recipe: Turkey Gravy

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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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