Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup fat skimmed from turkey drippings (you can supplement with butter if necessary)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey drippings (heated)
- 1 tablespoon butter or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the fat in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour to the melted fat and stir continuously to form a smooth mixture.
- Brown the mixture until light golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Heat turkey drippings until hot.
- Whisk the warm drippings into the roux gradually.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir in butter or heavy cream for richness.
Last Step:
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Ensure sufficient fat is skimmed for richer flavor.
Whisk continuously during the roux process to prevent burning.
Adjust seasoning to enhance drippings’ natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15