It’s time to spice up your Thanksgiving turkey! Whether you’re looking for something classic or creative, there are plenty of delicious sauces you can use to give your roasted turkey a flavorful twist.
Wondering what sauces go well with turkey? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 20+ easy sauce recipes. From traditional sauces, to regional sauces, healthy sauces and more!
The BEST Sauces for Roast Turkey
These are some of my favorite sauces to serve with a Thanksgiving turkey:
- Cranberry Sauce
Pick one of your favorites from the list below, add a couple side dishes, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!
Don’t forget about the best wine pairings for turkey too.
Sauces to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Chicken Gravy
Put your leftover drippings to use in this surprisingly simple Gravy recipe! It’s easy to make with either roasted turkey drippings or chicken broth as the base and is loaded with deeply rich and savory flavors. Enjoy it as the ultimate compliment to your weeknight dinner or make it a part of your Thanksgiving menu.
Gravy
Homemade Cranberry Sauce (Ready in 15!) – Little Sunny Kitchen
Incredibly easy homemade cranberry sauce made with fresh or frozen cranberries. Much better than store-bought sauce!Get the RECIPE from Little Sunny Kitchen
Cranberry Sauce
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Tarragon Cream Sauce is a warm and luxurious condiment for chicken, fish, beef, and more. Quick and easy to make with only 8 ingredients, it instantly makes your everyday dinners feel gourmet!
Tarragon Cream Sauce
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This easy homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is made with just 4-ingredients and the perfect dipping sauce for chicken tenders, pretzel bites, veggies and so much more! It will be ready in 5 minutes! All you need to make it are yellow mustard, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and honey.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Creamy Garlic Sauce
This 5-minute Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe is an easy go-to sauce you can serve with pasta, chicken, shrimp, and so much more. The flavors are rich and savory, and will keep you coming back for more!
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
This extra creamy, incredibly flavorful Mushroom Cream Sauce is easy to make and on the table in about 20 minutes. It’s a rich, umami-forward sauce that’s fantastic spooned over chicken, pork, steak, and even pasta!
Mushroom Cream Sauce
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
This Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a rich and tangy twist on traditional barbecue sauce. Made with mayo, horseradish, and seasonings, the bold flavors pair perfectly with grilled meats and so much more!
White BBQ Sauce
Easy Lemon Dill Sauce
This lemon butter sauce, made with dry white wine and fresh dill, is the upgrade your turkey dish craves! Switch up your go-to weeknight dinner recipes with this 10-minute sauce or add it to your favorite veggies for a quick, healthy snack.
Lemon Butter Sauce
Red Wine Onion Gravy
Learn how to make gravy without drippings using this red wine onion gravy recipe! Luxurious and incredibly savory, it’s an easy homemade gravy made from simple, yet flavor-packed ingredients.
Onion Gravy
Lemon Caper Sauce
This easy 6-ingredient lemon caper sauce has a delicious dimension of flavors and a velvety richness, making it the perfect match for fish, shrimp, chicken, and more! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a simple go-to sauce that always upgrades your weeknight dinner.
Lemon Caper Sauce
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
With only four ingredients, you can make your own whipped, creamy and delicious Toum, a traditional Lebanese garlic sauce, at home!
Toum
Italian Gremolata
Learn to make Gremolata Sauce, a zesty Italian condiment that always adds fresh, vibrant flavor to seafood, chicken, steak, veggies, and pasta. All you need is fresh parsley, lemon zest, and garlic. Bonus: customize it with more add-ins or use olive oil to transform it into a marinade!
Gremolata Sauce
Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe
This Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe can be made mild, medium or hot to suit your taste preference. It's the BEST Buffalo Sauce and made with only 4-ingredients!
Buffalo Wing Sauce
Pesto Cream Sauce
Rich and herbaceous Pesto Cream Sauce in just 10 minutes! Make it with homemade or store-bought pesto for a quick and easy Italian-inspired dinner.
Pesto Cream Sauce
Peri Peri Sauce
Awaken your taste buds with Peri Peri Sauce, a classic South African condiment made with African bird's eye chili peppers, garlic, and citrus. Its bold, fiery flavor perfectly complements chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and more!
Peri Peri Sauce
Easy BBQ Sauce
This Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe is so easy! Made in just 15-minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. This southern sauce is delicious on brisket, pork chops, chicken, and ribs.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Jamaican Jerk Sauce
This authentic jerk sauce recipe is jam-packed with spice and an incredible blend of sweet, savory, herbaceous, and warm flavors. Each taste will transport you to the beaches of the Caribbean!
Jerk Sauce
Mojo Sauce
This Green Mojo Sauce can be used for topping SO many different things. It’s loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and spicy peppers and it just perks up everything that it comes in contact with.
Green Mojo Sauce
Chipotle Crema
Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to tacos, salads, and more!
Chipotle Crema
Poblano Cream Sauce
If there’s one sauce to keep in your fridge at all times, it’s this Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce. Super creamy, bursting with smoky flavors, and perfect for topping on enchiladas, tacos, and eggs, you’ll be hooked after just one taste!
Poblano Cream Sauce
Romesco Sauce + How to Use It!
Romesco Sauce is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor. This roasted red pepper based Spanish sauce is delicious with chicken, pork, seafood and roasted vegetables.
Romesco Sauce
Cilantro Lime Crema
This quick and tangy Cilantro Lime Crema is ready in just 5 minutes. Better than sour cream, this Mexican condiment is flavored with fresh cilantro and lime juice to create a creamy and vibrant dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce.
Cilantro Lime Crema
Red Wine Jus
Red wine jus is full of flavor and perfect drizzled on pork, beef, lamb or poultry. This easy sauce is rich, savory & complex.
Red Wine Jus
What to serve with turkey
Also, be sure to check out the best wine pairings for turkey.
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20+ Sauces for Turkey: Turkey Gravy
There are plenty of delicious sauces you can use to give your Thanksgiving turkey a flavorful twist. Here's 20+ tasty turkey sauces to try. Put your leftover turkey drippings to use in this surprisingly simple Turkey Gravy recipe! It’s easy to make with either roasted turkey drippings or chicken broth as the base and is loaded with deeply rich and savory flavors. Enjoy it as part of your Thanksgiving menu.
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Serves 6 people
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- Drippings from turkey chicken (about ¾ cup (optional))
- ¼ cup dry white wine (or dry vermouth)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- If using drippings (optional): Pour the drippings from a roasted turkey into a liquid measuring cup or bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then use a spoon to skim the fat from the top, reserving the drippings on the bottom.
- Add the drippings to a small saucepan and add the white wine or dry vermouth. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture reduces by about half. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and seasonings and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, to a small mason jar or tupperware container, add the water and cornstarch and shake well to combine.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering gravy mixture. Whisk to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue whisking, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove from heat and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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