It’s easy to make rich and savory, golden brown turkey gravy without drippings!

All you need is some broth, butter, flour, and seasonings, and a rich savory gravy can be ready in no time!

This gravy can be made for any occasion to dress up leftovers or enhance a whole new recipe.

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Easy Gravy Recipe!

  • Super quick recipe! Make a homemade turkey, chicken, or vegetable gravy without drippings from scratch that will go from the stovetop to the tabletop in less than 20 minutes!
  • Finally have enough gravy! You don’t need a pan of Thanksgiving turkey drippings to make a deliciously thick and rich turkey gravy. Double up the recipe and freeze portions for future meals!
  • Homemade goodness! While a can of ready-made or a package of gravy is convenient, they have a high sodium content that may not be suitable for many people.
  • No turkey or roast is needed! Make gravy whenever you need to top a meatloaf, stuffing waffles, or pork chops.
ingredients to make turkey gravy without drippings including turkey broth, butter, flour, salt & pepper, sage, & thyme

Ingredients and Variations

Broth – Turkey, chicken, or vegetable broth gravy can be made using this recipe. Avoid reduced-sodium broths since they won’t have as much flavor as the regular varieties.

Seasonings – Besides thyme and sage, feel free to add any other fresh, dried, or ground savory seasonings.

Variations – Cook it up with some crushed or minced garlic, shallots, or onions. Add some sauteed mushrooms to the finished gravy for a heartier sauce.

How to Make Gravy Without Drippings

Homemade gravy is as easy to make as 1, 2, 3!

  1. Melt butter over medium heat, add flour and seasonings, and cook until lightly browned.
  2. Whisk in the broth a little at a time until the gravy is smooth.
  3. Bring the gravy to a boil for 2 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Tips for the Best Gravy!

  • Not all of the broth may be needed.
  • Don’t let gravy sit out at room temperature for more than two hours to avoid the risk of contamination.
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Leftovers

Keep leftover turkey gravy in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat before using. Or freeze turkey gravy in ice cube trays and pop out a cube or two to add savory flavor to soups, sauces, and stir-fries.

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Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

Easy rich and flavorful homemade gravy can be made even without drippings!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Author Holly

Ingredients  

  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried ground sage
  • cups turkey broth more as needed
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • To a medium saucepan add butter and melt over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour, thyme, and sage and cook until fragrant and the mixture starts to lightly brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the broth, a little bit at a time, whisking after each addition until smooth.
  • Bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Not all of the broth may be needed.
  • Any flavor of broth can be used, but reduced sodium broth is not recommended.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

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