Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

Dutch oven filled with gravy and topped with herbs.

5 from 3 votes

Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

This Turkey Gravy without drippings is beyond easy and perfect as a make ahead dish for a stress free Thanksgiving meal. Perfectly flavorful and creamy, this gravy will be the highlight of the meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 shallot finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup all purpose flour
2-3 cups turkey broth or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon fresh herbs thyme, rosemary, parsley
⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning

Instructions

Add butter to a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add in the minced shallots and let cook until they are softened, approximately 2-3 minutes. After shallots are cooked, add in the garlic and continue to cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the flour and stir until it makes a smooth paste. Let this cook while slowly stirring until it’s a nice golden color, 5-8 minutes. This will add a nice flavoring to the gravy.
Pour in the broth, starting with 2 cups, whisking while you pour it in. Continue to stir while it cooks and thickens. If gravy is getting too thick, pour in more broth to get the desired consistency.
Once you have the consistency, then you can season the gravy by adding in the fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust as needed.

Notes

Salt: Amount may need to be adjusted based on salt content of broth being used.

If using dried herbs:

1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried parsley

Make Ahead & Storage Information:

- Leftovers: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

- Make Ahead: Prepare the turkey gravy recipe as directed. Allow to cool, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium low heat, adding extra broth as needed to thin it back out to desired consistency.

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