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Here's how to make gravy without drippings with five ingredients. Use this easy gravy recipe for any dinner, or make turkey gravy without drippings at the last minute!

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Table of Contents hide 1) An essential recipe for gravy without drippings 2) Five gravy ingredients 3) Gravy 101 4) How to make this easy gravy recipe 5) Recipe tips and variations 6) More how-to recipes 7) 📖 Recipe 8) How to Make Gravy without Drippings

An essential recipe for gravy without drippings

Knowing how to make gravy without drippings is a home cook's secret weapon. This easy gravy recipe doesn't require drippings and can be made at the last minute. You only need five ingredients and can make it up to five days before serving or freeze for later. Trust me, this easy gravy recipe has saved the day for countless Thanksgiving dinners and family meals.

We enjoy this silky gravy scooped over holiday turkey, whole chicken, pork tenderloin, and mashed potatoes. It comes together at the last minute with on-hand ingredients, making it a rock-solid dinner staple.

Five gravy ingredients

• Butter - I prefer unsalted butter because it allows you to add salt to taste. When using salted butter, consider reducing the amount stated in the recipe.
• Flour - All-purpose flour creates a silkier texture than whole wheat flour, but either will work. You can even use white whole wheat flour.
• Broth or stock - An essential ingredient to create the volume of gravy. Make a Thanksgiving gravy with turkey stock or broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
• Salt and pepper - I like to add these to taste because the salt in your broth or butter might be enough.

Gravy 101

We know that classic pan-dripping gravy is made with pan drippings (fat) from roasted meat, starch (flour), cooking liquid (broth), and seasonings. The drippings are strained and then heated with the flour to make a roux. Cooking liquid is added to the roux, thickens as it simmers, and boom, gravy!

To make turkey gravy without drippings, substitute butter for turkey pan drippings in equal amounts and follow the same instructions. It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, chicken entrees, mashed potatoes, or a delicious poutine.

How to make this easy gravy recipe

Here's the step-by-step guide. Grab the ingredient amounts in the printable recipe below.

Start by melting butter or oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until flour dissolves. Cook for a few minutes until golden brown, stirring as needed. Note: the longer it cooks, the browner it gets.

Add broth or stock in small amounts, whisking continuously to incorporate ingredients. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the gravy reaches your desired thickness, whisking as needed.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer gravy to a gravy boat or ceramic bowl with a gravy ladle and serve warm.

Recipe tips and variations

• Substitute butter with your favorite oil in equal amounts.
• To thicken the gravy, mix one tablespoon of flour (or one teaspoon of cornstarch) with one tablespoon of broth or stock. Stir this mixture into the gravy and simmer until you reach the desired thickness, whisking as needed.
• To thin the gravy, add splashes of broth or stock and heat, whisking as needed. Repeat until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Feel free to experiment with soy sauce, Worcestershire, or fresh herbs for added depth and color.
• Add a splash of heavy cream to create a richer flavor.
• To make Thanksgiving gravy, use turkey stock or broth and add a pinch of poultry seasoning.
• If you have pan drippings, use them with this gravy recipe by substituting the butter with an equal amount of drippings.

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How to Make Gravy without Drippings

Here's how to make gravy without drippings with five ingredients. Use this easy gravy recipe for any dinner or make turkey gravy without drippings at the last minute! Prep TimePrep Time: 5 minutes minsCook TimeCook Time: 5 minutes minsTotal timeTotal Time: 10 minutes mins Yield 2.5 cups Author Traci 5 from 29 votes Print Pin it for later 📌

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Note about scaling

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Ingredients for 2 ½ cups gravy

• ▢ ¼ cup Unsalted Butter, or pan drippings
• ▢ ⅓ cup Flour
• ▢ 3 cups Broth or Stock, Use only 2 cups for extra-thick gravy
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, as needed to adjust taste
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

• Heat the BUTTER (or pan drippings) in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk the FLOUR into the butter and cook a few minutes until golden. The longer it cooks, the deeper the color.
• Gradually whisk in the BROTH or STOCK (about 2 cups for thicker gravy and up to 3 cups for thinner gravy). Continue heating it for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
• Remove from heat. Season with SALT and PEPPER. Serve warm.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 90 days in the freezer (longer if vacuum-sealed).

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Recipe Notes

Warm the broth first. Room temperature or slightly warm broth blends in faster and keeps the gravy smoother. Keep the heat steady. Avoid high heat for gravy. Medium heat lets the roux cook without burning. Whisk from the bottom. It pulls up any bits that start to stick so the gravy stays silky. Taste as you go. Broth varies in saltiness, so add salt slowly. Let the gravy rest. It thickens a little as it cools, which is normal. Reheat slowly. Warm it over low heat and whisk to bring the texture back.

Equipment

• 2-quart saucepan
• wire whisk
• measuring cup
• measuring spoons

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.

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