Learn how to make gravy without lumps to dress your holiday bird with flavorful turkey drippings.
Learning how to make gravy without lumps is an essential part of preparing a delicious holiday meal.
The time to start your gravy is while yourroast turkey recipeis resting before being carved.
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We’ll show you the simple steps that will take yourThanksgiving gravyfrom fine to fabulous.
Be sure to scrape the browned turkey bits from the pan into the cupthey’re full of flavor.
Skim the Fat and Reserve
Skim and reserve the fat from the drippings.
Pour 14 cup of fat into a 2-quart saucepan or skillet with sides.
Discard any remaining fat.
For that, you’ll need equal parts fat and flour.
Stir in 14 cup all-purpose flour into your reserved fat in the saucepan.
Add enough chicken broth to the remaining drippings in the measuring cup to equal 2 cups of total liquid.
Gradually add thebroth mixtureto the flour mixture in the saucepan while whisking to keep the roux smooth.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubblythis cooks away the raw flour flavor.
Then cook and stir 1 minute more.
This is an optional step but is handy for those who prefer a silkier, lump-free gravy.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Be ready to pass that gravy boat around again to pour on the second helpings of turkey andmashed potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it is perfectly safe to consume lumpy gravy.
No, cold water will not dissolve the gravy granules.
The water needs to be hot in order for them to dissolve.
Flour and cornstarch can help thicken up gravy.
Then stir the mixture into the gravy.
