Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch

Today is the final recipe in our easy Thanksgiving series this year. Just like the others, this homemade turkey gravy is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! The best part is that when you cook your whole turkey, you’ll end up with 3 easy dishes for the big meal!

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I’m 100% a gravy girl. I blame my southern roots, but I love gravy on pretty much all of my Thanksgiving food as well as biscuits and gravy and pork in mushroom gravy. I can’t get enough of it.

My Papa, on the other hand, doesn’t like gravy at all. (Which totally blows my mind.) That of course means more delicious gravy for me during the big Thanksgiving dinner. Even if you’re like my Papa and not a fan, this recipe is so easy and delicious, your guests will never know you don’t like gravy.

 

Spoonful of Turkey Gravy over Gravy Bowl

Homemade Turkey Gravy Ingredients

Step 1

After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.

Step 2

Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.

Step 4

Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.

Step 5

Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7

After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Note:

 

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Bowl of Turkey Gravy

Close up of turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy on top

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This homemade turkey gravy is so incredibly easy to make. Once you know the basic recipe, start to play around with the flavors. Add in some onion powder and paprika for a delightful flavor take on classic turkey gravy. Make your gravy sweeter by mixing in a small amount of cranberry sauce during step 2. Get creative with your holiday flavors!

If you’re feeling super ambitious, you can make your own broth from the turkey neck and the carcass but since your turkey has to be carved for that, I recommend canning the broth for next year’s gravy instead.

Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch

Homemade Turkey Gravy from Scratch
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • Turkey Pan Drippings
  • 1/2 Cup of Flour
  • 1-2 Cups of Turkey Broth (Depending on how thick you like it)
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. After you finish cooking your turkey, pour all of the pan drippings into a small pot.
  2. Bring to a soft boil over medium high heat.
  3. Then, whisk in your flour until well combined.
  4. Once your flour is thoroughly mixed into your drippings, whisk in 1 cup of turkey broth and return to a boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Next, reduce the heat, stir in salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes, check your gravy to see if it is the consistency that you want. If it is too thick, add in additional turkey broth 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.

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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If not, now is the time! To help you out, here are 15 awesome gift ideas for mom for every budget!

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Believe it or not, I start shopping for Christmas in January. It helps our family save money and takes some of the stress out of the holiday season. It also requires meticulous organization. There’s nothing worse than losing gifts or forgetting that you have purchased something.

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Even if you don’t start early in the year like I do, November is the absolute latest I recommend to start shopping for Christmas presents. Purchasing early not only helps you avoid feeling rushed during December but also gives you plenty of time for returns, wrapping, and more before the big day.

If you’ve put off shopping because you don’t know what to buy, I have 15 awesome gift ideas for moms for every budget. Save with DIY gift ideas, spend on inexpensive (but loved) gifts, or splurge on amazing gifts any mom will love!

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Splurge Gift Ideas

 

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The Easiest Way to Cook a Whole Turkey in the Oven

Turkey is delicious and always welcome in this house. Luckily, this time of year is the best time to stock up to fill your freezer inexpensively. Whether you’re in charge of preparing Thanksgiving dinner this year or simply want to save money on your grocery budget this fall, this is the easiest way to cook a whole turkey in the oven for every occasion.

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The first year I cooked a whole turkey, it wasn’t actually for Thanksgiving dinner. It was because they were on sale and a great way to save money on our grocery budget.

The great thing about it was that there wasn’t any pressure. I was out $10 if it didn’t turn out and we might have to re-heat some leftovers. That made the entire event laid back and easy. Even better, the turkey turned out great.

I’ve been using this recipe ever since, including when we did host Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll have a delicious, crowd-pleasing bird with a quarter of the effort when you serve this amazing turkey recipe.

 

Baked Whole Turkey in Roasting Pan

Ingredients

Note: You will also need a turkey sized oven bag.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

Step 2

First, remove your turkey from the packaging and then remove the organs pouch and neck from inside of the turkey.

Note:

I don’t eat the gizzards so I toss them. If you want to prepare them, here is a recipe for you to try.

Step 3

Next, carefully free the legs of your turkey and slide your hand between the meat and the skin to separate it.

Step 4

Once your skin is separated, cut your stick of butter into slices and slide them between the skin and the meat of your turkey.

Step 5

Then, re-truss the legs of your turkey as they were before.

Step 6

Next, stuff your turkey with this super easy stuffing recipe. Don’t worry if it all doesn’t fit inside of the turkey cavity. The trussed legs form a ‘bowl’ to hold the excess.

Step 7

Lastly, cover the outside of your turkey with dried rosemary and top with a dash of salt and pepper.

Step 8

Prepare your oven bag by shaking flour inside of it (it doesn’t take much). Be sure to dump out the excess.

Step 9

Carefully, place your stuffed and seasoned turkey inside the oven bag and place in a roasting pan.

Step 10

After your turkey is in the pan, close your bag and cut a few slits in the top of the bag.

Step 11

Bake your turkey according to the weight. (You can find this on the instructions in the box of oven bags.)

Tip:

Most turkeys will take a minimum of 3 hours to cook so plan your schedule accordingly.

 

Back of Baked Whole Turkey in Roasting Pan

Step 12

Once your turkey is baked, scoop out the stuffing into a serving bowl before carving.

Step 13

All that’s left is to carve your turkey and serve!

 

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With this recipe for the easiest way to cook a whole turkey in the oven there’s no need to worry about the big meal. It leaves you free to concentrate on your friends and family over great food and even better conversation. Don’t forget to check out my crazy easy stuffing recipe and come back later this week to find out how to make your own turkey gravy out of the pan drippings. (No need to worry, it’s another super simple recipe.)

 

Easiest Way to Cook a Whole Turkey in the Oven

Easiest Way to Cook a Whole Turkey in the Oven
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • Whole Turkey (Defrosted)
  • 1 Stick of Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary
  • Dash of Salt and Pepper
  • Stuffing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
  2. First, remove your turkey from the packaging and then remove the organs pouch and neck from inside of the turkey.
  3. Next, carefully free the legs of your turkey and slide your hand between the meat and the skin to separate it.
  4. Once your skin is separated, cut your stick of butter into slices and slide them between the skin and the meat of your turkey.
  5. Then, re-truss the legs of your turkey as they were before.
  6. Next, stuff your turkey with this super easy stuffing recipe. Don’t worry if it all doesn’t fit inside of the turkey cavity. The trussed legs form a ‘bowl’ to hold the excess.
  7. Lastly, cover the outside of your turkey with dried rosemary and top with a dash of salt and pepper.
  8. Prepare your oven bag by shaking flour inside of it (it doesn’t take much). Be sure to dump out the excess.
  9. Carefully, place your stuffed and seasoned turkey inside the oven bag and place in a roasting pan.
  10. After your turkey is in the pan, close your bag and cut a few slits in the top of the bag.
  11. Bake your turkey according to the weight. (You can find this on the instructions in the box of oven bags.)
  12. Once your turkey is baked, scoop out the stuffing into a serving bowl before carving.

Notes

Your cook time will vary depending on the size of your turkey.

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