Crockpot Turkey Gravy Recipe
This Crockpot Turkey Gravy recipe is a rich and flavorful accompaniment perfect for enhancing your roasted turkey. Made from turkey drippings or chicken broth, thickened with a classic roux of butter and flour, and simmered slowly to develop deep, savory flavors, this easy-to-make gravy will add the perfect finishing touch to your holiday or everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 4 cups turkey drippings (or chicken broth)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the roux: In the crockpot, melt the unsalted butter using the sauté setting. If your crockpot lacks this feature, melt the butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour until the mixture becomes smooth and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to form a golden roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Add the liquids: Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings or chicken broth to the roux, ensuring you stir continuously to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season the gravy: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Simmer and thicken: Set the crockpot to low heat and cook the gravy for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking helps the flavors meld and the gravy to thicken to the perfect consistency.
- Final seasoning and serve: Before serving, taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm over turkey, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch.
- If you don’t have turkey drippings, chicken broth is a suitable alternative, but for richer flavor, use drippings if available.
- Stir the gravy frequently during cooking to prevent sticking or burning at the bottom.
- Worcestershire sauce adds depth but can be omitted or replaced with soy sauce for a different twist.
- If the gravy is too thick, thin with additional broth; if too thin, continue cooking or mix a little cornstarch with cold water and add to thicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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