Turkey gravy is an essential Thanksgiving side dish that is usually made with the drippings from the roasted turkey. However, if you are looking for a way to make gravy without the drippings, there are a few easy things you can do.

What is turkey gravy?

Turkey gravy is a savory sauce made from the juices of a roasted turkey. It is typically thickened with flour and flavored with select herbs and spices. It is served over mashed potatoes, dressing, and other Thanksgiving side dishes.

Why make turkey gravy without the drippings?

There are a few reasons why you might want to make gravy without the drippings. One reason is if you are trying to reduce your fat intake, using the turkey drippings will add a lot of extra fat to the gravy. Another reason is if you are simply out of drippings, you can still make a delicious turkey gravy without them.

How to Make Turkey Gravy with the Drippings

1. Ingredients

Turkey Stock, Celery, Onion, Carrot, Garlic, Bay Leaf, Thyme, Garlic Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, All-Purpose Flour, Butter

2. Saute the Vegetables for the Turkey Gravy

Using medium heat bring a pot to temperature then melt the butter. Saute the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.

Add the celery and carrots and saute for an additional 3 minutes. Add the turkey stock then bring to boil. Cover then reduce the heat to medium low and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes.

2. Strain the Turkey Stock

After 20 minutes, strain vegetables then discard. Set the stock aside until later.

3. Making the Gravy

Using medium heat bring a frying pan to temperature then melt your butter. Next, add the flour then cook until browned. Add the stock then continue whisking until well combined.

Add the bay leaf then bring to a boil.

Season with the thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper then allow your liquid to reduce stirring frequently.

Allow your gravy to reduce for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently or until it has reached your desired consistency.

How to Make Turkey Gravy Without the Drippings

Recipe by Soul Food Cooking

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

8

minutes

20

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken or Turkey Stock

• 4 Tbsps All-Purpose Flour

• 2 stalks Celery

• 1/2 Cup Onion

• 1/2 Cup Carrot

• 2 cloves Garlic

• 1 Bay Leaf

• 2 tsps Thyme

• 2tsps Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Salt

• 2 tsps Black Pepper

Directions

• Using medium heat bring a pot to temperature then melt the butter.
• Saute the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
• Add the celery and carrots and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
• Add the turkey stock then bring to boil. Cover then reduce the heat to medium low and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, strain vegetables then discard. Set the stock aside until later.
• Using medium heat bring a frying pan to temperature then melt your butter.
• Add the flour then cook until browned.
• Add the stock then continue whisking until well combined.
• Add the bay leaf then bring to a boil.
• Season with the thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper then allow your liquid to reduce stirring frequently.
• Once your gravy has reached your desired consistency then it is ready to serve.