This is simply the most perfect gravy for your Thanksgiving turkey using pan drippings! So rich, so smooth and so easy!

How to Make the Best Turkey Gravy

Pan drippings from Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

unsalted butter

all-purpose flour

thyme

parsley leaves

salt and black pepper (to taste)

Strain pan drippings through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids and reserve 2 1/2 cups pan drippings; set aside.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and thyme until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in reserved pan drippings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in parsley; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve warm.

Was stuck and just finished two turkeys...always guessing what is the best way. This...this is the way. Came out perfect.

This recipe saved my life in a last-minute, oh-shizz-the-guests-are-early-and-my-mind's-gone-blank gravy emergency, thank you very much.

Family said this was the BEST gravy I've ever made.  Highly recomend!

Yummy yum yum!!  Crowd pleaser.  Easy peasy. Roasted my 14lb turkey (DD and damn delish) was a bit freaked at the lack of dipping in the pan, until I tipped the cavity taking the bird out.  Fresh thyme is the key.

This recipe tastes too good! And only 3 steps--super easy to make!

I made this gravy tonight for Thanksgiving and it turned out perfect! I made a homemade broth by boiling the turkey neck in 8-cups of water, a bunch of thyme, a small bunch of sage, 2 sprigs of rosemary, a couple cubes of chicken bouillon, 1/2 white onion, and salt and pepper, for 1-hour. I strained this broth and then added the turkey drippings to the broth. This is the base I used for your gravy recipe. It turned out so delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe, this is a staple recipe to keep and pass on to generations! 

I added finely chopped rosemary and sage alongwith the thyme and it turned out perfect

I think you can, especially if you cook  the broth til it’s thicker. I see no reason you couldn’t.  You can season it like you and your family like. It will be delicious!!!! I cook with almond flour all the time. How about thickening with tapioca flour? That’s probably what I will do. Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I’ve been making this turkey recipe for the last 3 years and it’s amazing. Everyone says my turkey is the best they’ve ever had so thank you so much!! I also make the gravy recipe, 10/10

Yes you can, although it will thin the gravy so you'll have to add more flour to compensate.

how to make the best turkey gravy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

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