Flavor That Will Get Your Guests Talking

The Best Gravy for Your Holiday Feast! Dress up your turkey. Give your mashed potatoes a light drizzle. Marinate your vegetables in meaty flavor…There’s no limit to what you can do to spruce up your holiday spread with a splash of turkey gravy, especially when it comes with drippings from the turkey itself!

Ingredients and Supplies

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ qt. chicken or turkey stock (for lower sodium gravy, use low sodium stock)
  • 1 packet of fresh poultry herbs (thyme, rosemary and sage)
  • Rub-A-Dub BBQ Rub to taste
  • Slurry (cornstarch and water) for thinner gravy (as needed)
  • Roux (butter and flour) for thicker gravy (as needed)
  • Pan drippings from your turkey (as needed).

Supplies

How to make the best turkey gravy from drippings

1 Separate the Fat

Pour the drippings from your turkey into a large bowl, allowing them to settle until the fat rises. Scoop out the fat with a spoon.

PRO TIP FROM ACE
Using a roasting pan with a rack while the turkey cooks allows you to easily catch the drippings for the gravy.

2 Bring Ingredients to a Boil

The remaining turkey drippings will go into a 4-6 qt. stock pot. Add vegetables to the pot, if desired, followed by turkey or chicken stock, and bring to a boil.

3 Add in the Herbs and Seasoning

Add 1 sprig each of rosemary, thyme and sage, then remove once they turn drab green or gray. Season to taste with Rub-A-Dub BBQ Rub.

4 Thicken Using a Slurry or Roux

  • For a slurry, add equal parts cornstarch and water a little bit at a time until you get the desired thickness. A slurry is meant for a thinner gravy.
  • To get a thicker gravy, make a roux with equal parts butter and flour, stirring in small amounts until you have the consistency you want.
  • Allow the thickener to fully cook before removing from the stove to strain it.

5 Pass It Around the Table

Let your guests serve themselves to enjoy as much or as little gravy as they want.