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Description
Make-ahead turkey gravy saves you time on the big day. Prepare it in advance for a smooth, flavorful addition to your meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add stock, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade stock for the best flavor.
- If gravy thickens too much, thin with extra stock when reheating.
- Stir frequently while reheating to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg