Rich Turkey Gravy

A flavorful homemade turkey gravy made with roasted poultry stock, wine, and pan drippings, enriched with a golden brown roux and finished with herbs and seasonings.

8 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • cups Roasted Poultry Stock
  • ½ cup dry white wine, brown ale, Port, or apple cider
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, brown ale, or Port
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Carefully lift the turkey roasting pan and strain drippings into a small bowl or measuring cup; discard solids. Skim fat from surface, reserving 1/4 cup. Add drippings to stock.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Set roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium-high heat. Add wine and cook, scraping up any brown bits, until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in flour and reserved fat. Cook, whisking, until roux is deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Whisking, gradually ladle stock mixture into roux and simmer (still whisking!) until thickened; add vinegar. Strain into a medium saucepan if you prefer a smooth texture. Stir in soy sauce and/or herbs, if using; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

    8 min