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A deliciously rich gravy full of mouth-watering flavor from the ultimate Turkey drippings! This is a great how-to recipe that will have ya licking your plate!

The year I mastered the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey was the year I discovered there are different levels of gravy! (Who knew?)  I think it’s the worlds best kept secret. (Well, that and spanks, but someone let the cat out of the bag with that one! Is nothing sacred?)

So, I know you’re asking yourself, ” How do I reach the highest level of the gravy greatness?”.  I’ll tell you! You make my recipe for the Thanksgiving Turkey with amazing citrus, spices, and herbs in the brine.

Then throw in the magnificent flavors from the butter wine baste sauce and Turkey juices, and Wham! You have the most incredible gravy to ever slide past your lips. Your guest will be swooning!

However, please note…you can make this recipe with any turkey drippings you have from the Turkey you cook!

How To Make The BEST Homemade Turkey Gravy

If you’ve made the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey you will have a pan full of incredible juices from all basting. The trick is to remember to keep adding water during the basting of the Turkey.

Remove the Turkey from the Roasting pan. I recommend you make sure to do this step…or you could end up juggling a very HOT turkey! (I do Not recommend that!)

TIP: You can, but you shouldn’t need to skim the fat from the juices. Because of all the water that is added during the basting process there isn’t a lot of fat left in the drippings.

Pour 4–6 cups of the Turkey juices into a large skillet! Depending on how full your pan is.

If you need, you can add more water or chicken broth at this point to give you enough liquid.

Remember though…because of the added water during the basting of your Turkey and you should have plenty of delicious drippings!

Bring to a low boil over medium high heat.

How To Thicken the Gravy

While the juices are coming to a boil… In a large measuring cup add 1/4 cup plus 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch.

Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of water until well blended. 

Immediately, but slowly pour water and cornstarch mixture into boiling juices while whisking continually. (I have MAD cooking skills. Lol I mean I had to use both hands at the same time and photograph! Okay fine…the hubs took the photo!)

TIP: If you don’t add cornstarch and water mixture right away be sure to stir it again as the cornstarch will settle to the bottom of the jar.

Creating a creamy smooth gravy

Continue to whisk until juices thicken and mixture becomes clear and less foggy.

TIP: Cornstarch and water make a clear gravy. Water and Milk makes a creamy country gravy. I always use cornstarch for Turkey gravy. 

Taste to see if you need to add additional salt.  Turn heat down to low. Stir occasionally until you’re ready to serve. If gravy becomes too thick add more chicken broth or warm water to thin.

Pour into gravy boat. (I love that it has to be put into a “BOAT” to carry it to the table! Sailing, sailing, over the gravy seas…) Boat indicates that there’s plenty to cover all your favorites…mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, or in my case… down the front of your shirt. 

It sounds so simple right? It is! All the hard work took place when you were roasting the Turkey. It just goes to show that hard work really does pay off. 

In the case of this gravy…it’s true. It’s loaded with all the flavors infused into the Turkey when you made the amazing brine and basted it with all that buttery wine.

Did I mention that if you stuff the turkey…there’s that additional flavor! Since every element has spectacular flavors…it’s a no-brainer how good this Gravy is!

Do you make a “well” in the middle of your taters to hold as much delectable gravy as possible? I know I do. (I may also run my finger up the gravy boat after filling my well… I‘m just saving the tablecloth from any runaway drips!) 

Remember…gravy should be shared equally between the taters and the Turkey…he gave his life for that liquid gold!

This really is the BEST gravy! I sincerely can’t stress that enough!

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

• Sweet Potato Pecan Casserole
• Savory Herbed Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
• Raspberry Layered Jello Salad Recipe
• Best Sausage and Herb Dressing Recipe
• Thanksgiving Beets recipe from Allrecipes.com

Enjoy my friends! Thanksgiving is such a wonderful day of Food, Family, and Fun! Everything I believe in and the motto of my blog! 

Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!

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