Make the best homemade turkey gravy with pan drippings by using simple ingredients like drippings, broth, flour and a splash of white wine that’s perfect for the holidays.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

If you’re looking for the easiest way to turn your turkey dinner from “good” to “oh my God, this is amazing,” make this homemade gravy with pan drippings. This is just like my Mom makes! It’s buttery, savory, perfectly seasoned, and honestly tastes like something you’d get out at a restaurant. The best part is that you can transform those golden pan drippings into something incredibly delicious in just a few minutes. Add a splash of white wine for brightness, whisk in some broth and flour, and you’ll end up with a gravy that blows anything from a jar completely out of the water.

This gravy uses real turkey drippings, which gives it deep, savory flavor you just can’t get from a jar or packet. This stuff is the real deal! Simple seasonings let the turkey flavor shine, and you can make it as thick or thin as you like. It’s THE gravy that my family serves at every holiday and I promise it will become your new go to, too!

Ingredients

Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious turkey gravy. You can find the full ingredients list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.

Turkey Drippings- Adds lots of deep, savory turkey flavor.
Flour- Thickens the gravy to the perfect consistency.
Low Sodium Chicken broth- Adds body, volume and lots of flavor. Low sodium broth lets you control the salt levels, too!
White Wine- Brightens and balances richness of the gravy.
Salt- Only add if needed, the drippings will contain salt and enhance the other ingredients.
Black Pepper- Cuts the richness of the gravy.
Seasonings- Use chopped thyme, rosemary, and/or sage to flavor the gravy and add traditional holiday flavors to it.

Instructions

Here’s what you’ll need to do to make this delicious turkey gravy. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions in the recipe card below.

First, strain your turkey drippings into small bowl or large measuring cup. Let it sit for a few minutes until the fat rises to the top. Skim most of it off leaving about 2 tbs for flavor. Add the drippings to a saucepan over medium high heat and whisk in the flour for about 2 minutes or until it makes a thick paste.

Note: If the flour is not a thick paste, add a tbs more at a time until it is.

Once the flour starts to get golden brown, whisk in the white wine and let that cook for about 2 minutes whisking continuously. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and let the gravy cook over medium low heat for about 10 minutes whisking frequently until it thickens up.

Pro Tip: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pino Grigio are all great choices to use for this gravy.

Then, stir in chopped thyme, rosemary and pepper. Taste the gravy and add salt as needed. Serve in a gravy boat and enjoy!

How Do I Fix Gravy That’s Too Thin?

That’s an easy fix! Just it simmer for a few minutes to reduce and it will thicken up. Or, you can whisk in a little slurry (1 teaspoon flour or cornstarch mixed with broth) and that should do the trick.

How Do I Fix Gravy That’s Too Thick?

That’s an even easier fix! Just whisk in a splash of broth or water until it reaches the consistency you want.

Can I Make This Without The Wine?

White wine adds acidity and brightness that cuts through the richness of the gravy. It also enhances the savory flavor without making it taste like wine. That said, yes you can omit it if you’d prefer. Just replace it with a little more broth.

What Can I Serve This With?

This gravy is the best over a Traditional Holiday Turkey or Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.

Storage

Let the gravy cool completely and place it into an air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days. This freezes well, too. Just place it into a freezer safe air tight container and it will last for up to 3 months.