Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic holiday feast with our comprehensive guide to making roasted turkey gravy. Discover Tyler Florence's secret recipe for a rich and flavorful gravy that perfectly complements your roasted turkey. From the initial preparation of roasting the turkey to the final steps of thickening the gravy, this guide provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect gravy every time. Additionally, explore our collection of gravy recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional gravy made with turkey drippings, a vegetarian gravy packed with umami-rich mushrooms, or a gluten-free gravy that accommodates special dietary needs, we have you covered.
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* Roasted Turkey Gravy (Tyler Florence's Recipe)
* Turkey Gravy from Scratch
* Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
* Gluten-Free Gravy
* Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
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* Classic Stuffing
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TURKEY GRAVY
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories condiment
Time 3h20m
Yield 5 to 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the turkey wings* into a small roasting pan and roast them until they are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turkey wings. Pour some water into the roasting pan and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom; add this to the pot. Cover everything in the pot with cold
- water by 1-inch and bring to the boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain out the solids and discard. Wipe out the pot and put it over medium heat. Melt the butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the flour. Cook this roux, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown. Slowly whisk in the strained stock being careful to work out any lumps. Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- *Cook's note: Also add the backbone and neck from the turkey you are grilling.
TURKEY GRAVY
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 2h55m
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the turkey wings (also backbone and neck if you have it) into a small roasting pan and roast them until they are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turkey wings. Pour some water into the roasting pan and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom; add this to the pot. Cover everything in the pot with cold water by 1-inch and bring to the boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Strain out the solids and discard. Wipe out the pot and put it over medium heat. Melt the butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the flour. Cook this roux, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown. Slowly whisk in the strained stock being careful to work out any lumps. Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
ROASTED TURKEY GRAVY
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the wing, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and herbs, and cook for 5 minutes. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place over medium heat. Remove the wing and set aside. Add the flour and let cook for about 1 minute. Add the stock and simmer until it has reduced by about 1/4, about 15 minutes. Strain the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
GRAVY
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories condiment
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings, about 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrots, onion, celery, turnip, apple and garlic in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse textured puree. Once roasting pan comes out of the oven (and meat is removed) set it over medium-high heat on the stove. Add a 2-count of olive oil then add vegetable puree. Sweat for 7 to 8 minutes until most of the moisture has cooked off, then dust with flour. Cook for 2 more minutes stirring well to incorporate all the flour with the fat in the pan. Add the apple liqueur and scrape the bottom of the pan. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring as you go to ensure there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer and season well with salt and pepper. Simmer then remove from heat and strain through a sieve - it's okay if some of the pulp goes through as this will naturally add body to the gravy. Serve with roast and stuffing.
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
- Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with stuffing and, if required, truss the legs. Cover the turkey with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Push the sage butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture the skin.
- Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, and into the oven. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). If the legs or breast brown too quickly during roasting, cover them with foil.
- Combine all ingredients.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes, or until soft and caramelized. Add sage and scrape into a large mixing bowl. Add the cornbread pieces, season well with salt and pepper, and give it a good toss until it's well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and stock, and pour that over the cornbread. Stir the stuffing together and stuff the cavity of the turkey. You could also spoon it into a buttered baking dish and put it in the oven along with the turkey. Bake until hot and crusty on top, about 30 minutes.
MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY
If you're trying to get ahead of the holidays, you can check gravy off your day-of to-do list. This simple gravy is made with turkey stock (if you happen to have it) or chicken broth, and enriched with a roasted turkey wing, leg or neck. For chicken gravy, you can use leftover wings or bones from a roasted chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 1h45m
Yield about 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the turkey pieces on a rimmed baking sheet, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until browned and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted turkey pieces to a medium saucepan; scrape up any brown bits from the baking sheet, and add them to the saucepan. Add the stock, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 30 minutes to enrich the stock with roasted-turkey flavor. Strain the liquid into a heat-safe bowl, and keep warm.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour, and whisk until the mixture is smooth, toasted and a deep golden brown. Slowly pour in the warm broth, whisking continuously, and continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer. Continue to cook, still whisking, until the gravy is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Let the gravy cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer bag, label and date, and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, reheat the frozen gravy in a saucepan or a microwave. Be sure to whisk vigorously as the gravy heats up to keep lumps from forming. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY
My family loves gravy, so I can never have enough homemade gravy on hand for a holiday dinner. The base for this one is prepared with turkey wings and can be prepped in advance. -Linda Fitzsimmons, Fort Edward, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place turkey wings and onions in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1-1/4 hours, turning once., Transfer wings and onions to a Dutch oven. Add 6 cups broth, carrots, celery and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , Strain; discard wings and vegetables. (Can be made ahead to this point and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.) Skim fat from cooking liquid. Add enough remaining broth to measure 3-1/2 cups; set aside., In a large saucepan, whisk flour and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY
I discovered this excellent Thanksgiving gravy recipe years ago! It is gravy that, unlike most, can be made AHEAD of time. The gravy will keep for 3 months when frozen in an airtight container.
Provided by SUE1956
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Turkey Gravy Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange a single layer of turkey wings in a large roasting pan. Scatter the onions over the top of the wings. Roast in the preheated oven for 1-1/4 hours or until wings are browned.
- Place browned wings and onions in a 5 quart stockpot. Add water to roasting pan and stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour the the water from the pan into the stockpot. Stir in 6 cups broth, carrot, and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1-1/2 hours.
- Remove wings from the pot and place on a cutting board. When the wings are cool, pull off the skin and meat. Discard the skin and save the meat for another use. Strain contents of stockpot through a large strainer into a 3 quart saucepan. Press on the vegetables to extract any remaining liquid. Discard the vegetables and skim the fat off the liquid. Bring the contents of the pot to a gentle boil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour into the remaining 2 cups chicken broth until smooth. Gradually whisk the flour mixture into the simmering turkey broth; simmer 3-4 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. Stir in the butter and pepper. Serve immediately or pour into containers and refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 17.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
OVEN ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER - TYLER FLORENCE
I made this last year for Thanksgiving, my very first bird...it was absolutely amazing and made me look super impressive! I am making it again this year too. My husband said I had too, LOL! I found this recipe on the Food Network in 2007. The key to my turkey last year, however, was I Brined it with Recipe#13961 and finished it using this recipe and even made Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing as a Dressing, which goes along with this Turkey. Another Tyler Florence ULTIMATE! Note: Cooking time does not include the step of Brining it the night before if you choose to do so. Enjoy!
Provided by DoveChocolatierinKY
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 3h30m
Yield 1 Turkey, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and remove the top rack of the oven.
- Rinse the bird thoroughly inside and out with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the cavity and skin liberally with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the cavity with stuffing and, if required, truss the legs. Cover the turkey with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Push the sage butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture the skin.
- SAGE BUTTER: combine 2 sticks softened butter, sage and salt & pepper.
- Put the turkey on a rack in a large roasting pan, and into the oven. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh registers 170 degrees F. The thigh juices will run clear when pricked with a knife, about 3 hours total (15 minutes per pound). If the legs or breast brown too quickly during roasting, cover them with foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.7, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 319.7, Sodium 389.8, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.3, Protein 81.6
MAKE AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY
This recipe is from Women's Day Magazine 11/1999. It's a life saver for me, it takes some of the stress from Thanksgiving Day.
Provided by Dona England
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange wings in a single layer in a large roasting pan.
- Scatter onions over top.
- Roast 1 1/4 hours until wings are browned.
- Put wings and onions in a 5-6 quart pot.
- Add water to roasting pan and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom.
- Add the brown bits to the pot.
- Add 6 cups broth (refrigerate the remaining 2 cups) add carrot and thyme.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove wings to cutting board.
- Save wing meat for another use if you wish, or discard.
- Strain broth into a 3 quart saucepan, pressing vegetables to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Discard vegetables.
- Skim fat off broth and discard.
- If time permits, refrigerate broth overnight to make fat skimming easier.
- Whisk flour into remaining 2 cups broth until well blended.
- Bring broth in pot to a gentle boil.
- Whisk in broth flavored mixture and boil 3-4 minutes to thicken gravy and cook flour.
- Stir in butter and pepper.
- Serve now or freeze up to 6 months.
TYLER FLORENCE TURKEY GRAVY
As seen on Food 911, Thanksgiving Firehouse. I didn't have Turkey Wings so I made mine with Chicken wings and it was a hit.
Provided by Tee Angel
Categories Poultry
Time 3h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the turkey wings* into a small roasting pan and roast them until they are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, herbs, and peppercorns and cook for 5 minutes. Add the turkey wings. Pour some water into the roasting pan and scrape up all the browned bits on the bottom; add this to the pot. Cover everything in the pot with cold
- water by 1-inch and bring to the boil, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Strain out the solids and discard. Wipe out the pot and put it over medium heat. Melt the butter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and add the flour. Cook this roux, stirring frequently, until it is golden brown. Slowly whisk in the strained stock being careful to work out any lumps. Cook until the gravy has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- *Cook's note: Also add the backbone and neck from the turkey you are grilling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.8, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 116.1, Sodium 114.4, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 32.4
Tips:
- Prep Ahead: Making gravy ahead of time saves time on the big day. Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use Turkey Bones: For richer flavor, roast turkey bones (such as wings, neck, or backbone) and add them to the gravy.
- Brown Bits: Don't skip browning the turkey parts and vegetables before making the gravy. This adds depth of flavor.
- Adjust Thickness: If gravy is too thick, add chicken broth or water. If too thin, simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water).
- Season to Taste: Always taste the gravy and adjust seasonings as needed. Salt, pepper, herbs, and spices can enhance the flavor.
Conclusion:
Making roasted turkey gravy ahead of time is a great way to save time and ensure a delicious Thanksgiving meal. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create a flavorful, rich gravy that complements your roasted turkey perfectly. Remember to prep ahead, use turkey bones for extra flavor, brown the ingredients well, adjust the consistency as needed, and season to taste. Your homemade gravy will be a hit with your family and friends, making your Thanksgiving dinner truly special.
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