20+ Sauces for Turkey: Turkey Gravy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 80kcal
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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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