If you’re planning to roast a turkey for a special occasion such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, or for everyday eating, you know that it makes it even more delicious to enjoy when it is topped with Perfect Turkey Gravy. Whether you’re making McCormick Turkey Gravy or a made from scratch version, making gravy can be more of an art than a science and we’ll teach you how to get it right the first time.
In this post we’ll cover how to make turkey gravy from scratch from all the best turkey drippings, how to make it without drippings and how to make McCormick Turkey Gravy using their brand seasoning packet. Whatever method you choose, we want you to succeed and be able to enjoy your delicious turkey dinner.
Perfect Turkey Gravy
The key in making the perfect turkey gravy is achieve a nice, rich, and smooth gravy. Have you ever made gravy that came out more like dumplings than gravy? Yeah, we have too.
The key to avoid making lumpy gravy is to mix just a little of the dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients at a time and use a whisk to stir it well to keep it smooth.
For example, in our made from scratch recipe below, we suggest placing the all-purpose flour in a drinking glass, then adding about ½ cup – 1 cup of the turkey drippings to it. Whisk those together until smooth and then pour that mixture into a saucepan with the remaining ingredients. It will help you achieve the desired perfectly smooth turkey gravy.
Following are three different ways to make turkey gravy. You can choose the one that you prefer or try out all three.
How To Make Turkey Gravy From Scratch
Making turkey gravy from scratch is our favorite way to make gravy. We think it tastes the best because it’s made from cooked turkey drippings and the flavors are just purely wonderful. It’s the way our family has made it for generations.
To Make Turkey Gravy From Scratch You’ll Need:
4 cups drippings from cooked turkey
½ cup butter, melted
½ tsp black pepper, McCormick
½ cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Carefully gather drippings from your cooked turkey and place them in a medium saucepan.
2. In another saucepan, add ½ cup flour and melted butter. Mix together until well blended and smooth.
3. Add a little of the turkey drippings to the mixture at a time, keeping it well whisked and smooth. Once the mixture in the glass has a fair amount of liquid added to it, you can pour it into the saucepan with the remaining drippings and whisk well until smooth.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring consistently to keep from burning. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over turkey, potatoes, hot sandwiches or any other way you desire. Enjoy!
How To Make Turkey Gravy From Scratch Without Drippings
If you don’t have turkey drippings available to you, but you still want to make gravy from scratch, you’ll want to choose this method. You’ll use chicken broth as your substitute for the drippings. Here’s the recipe:
To Make Turkey Gravy Without Drippings You’ll Need:
4 cups chicken broth
½ cup butter, melted
½ tsp black pepper, McCormick
½ cup flour
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Add chicken broth to a medium saucepan.
2. In a tall drinking glass, add ½ cup flour and melted butter. Mix together until well blended and smooth.
3. Add a little of the chicken broth to the mixture in the glass at a time, keeping it well whisked and smooth. Once the mixture in the glass has a fair amount of liquid added to it, you can pour it into the saucepan with the remaining drippings and whisk well until smooth.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring consistently to keep from burning. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over turkey, potatoes, hot sandwiches or any other way you desire. Enjoy!
McCormick’s Perfect Turkey Gravy Seasoning Mix
If you prefer a just add water version, you might want to pick up a packet or two of McCormick Turkey Gravy Seasoning Mix. It has everything you need to make the gravy already in the packet, which includes a thickening agent and all of the flavorful seasonings.
To make McCormick Turkey Gravy From the Seasoning Mix You’ll Need:
1 packet of McCormick Gravy Mix
1 cup waterIf you’re serving a larger group of people, you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe as needed.
Directions:
The package instructions state that to prepare the McCormick Turkey Gravy, you can simply stir in 1 cup of water gradually into the gravy mix. Use a whisk to stir the mixture together and heat it in a saucepan until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 1 minute. Upon removing it from the heat, the mixture will begin to thicken. Serve warm and enjoy.
McCormick Simply Better Turkey Gravy from McCormick
McCormick Simply Better Turkey Gravy from McCormick is designed for small households. Maybe you live alone or it’s just the two of you. If that’s the case, you’re probably not too likely to buy a whole 20 pound turkey to cook up unless you’re having guests in.
This little seasoning packet is perfect for small quantities and on occasions where there are not turkey drippings available to add to the mix. It is still very flavorful and makes a great solution for delicious turkey gravy.
McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix Packet Gluten Free
If you’re someone who requires a gluten free diet or someone who gathers around your table has this dietary need, you’ll want to check out the McCormick gravy mix that is specifically gluten free.
You can also alter either of our made from scratch recipes above by substituting cornstarch in place of the all-purpose flour to make a totally gluten free made from scratch turkey gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Following are some questions that are asked frequently about making the perfect turkey gravy.
How To Store Leftover McCormick Turkey Gravy?
To store leftover turkey gravy made from scratch or made from your McCormick packet, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How Long Does Turkey Gravy Last?
Turkey gravy can last for up to 4 days if stored properly in the refrigerator. And it can last for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container or zipped freezer bag in the freezer.
Can I Freeze McCormick Turkey Gravy?
Yes, turkey gravy made from scratch or made from the McCormick seasoning packet freezes perfectly. Just place it in a food safe airtight container or place it in a zipped freezer bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
Can I Make Turkey Gravy Ahead?
Absolutely! Turkey gravy, regardless of the method you choose to use to make it, can be made a day or two ahead. It keeps well and the texture and flavor will not be altered by making it in advance.
How to Make Perfectly Smooth Gravy?
The best way to make perfectly smooth gravy is to add a little of the liquid to the dry mixture at a time and whisk it constantly. We’ve given detailed instructions to accomplish this in each of the recipes above.
Usage Tips
Turkey gravy can be used for a variety of dishes. It goes great on turkey, chicken, mashed potatoes, hot turkey sandwiches, hot chicken sandwiches and so much more.
Nutritional Information
The following nutrition information is based on turkey gravy made from scratch using chicken broth, which is our second method described above. It is based on the idea that the recipe would be divided into 8 servings, making the nutrition facts from 1/8th of the whole.
Please keep in mind that this is only an estimate, and nutrition information varies based on the ingredients used as well as the brand that is used.
Calories 150, Total Fat 12.3g, Saturated Fat 7.5g, Cholesterol 31mg, Sodium 483mg, Total Carbohydrate 6.5g, Dietary Fiber 0.2g, Total Sugar. 0.4g, Protein 3.4g, Vitamin. D 8mcg, Calcium 10mg, Iron 1mg, Potassium 117mg.
Perfect McCormick Turkey Gravy
Equipment
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 cups drippings from cooked turkey
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp black pepper, McCormick
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Carefully gather drippings from your cooked turkey and place them in a medium saucepan.
- In another saucepan, add ½ cup flour and melted butter. Mix together until well blended and smooth.
- Add a little of the turkey drippings to the mixture at a time, keeping it well whisked and smooth. Once the mixture in the glass has a fair amount of liquid added to it, you can pour it into the saucepan with the remaining drippings and whisk well until smooth.
- Bring to a boil, stirring consistently to keep from burning. Remove from heat and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm over turkey, potatoes, hot sandwiches or any other way you desire. Enjoy!
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