Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy
Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy layers deep, meaty flavor from slow-simmered giblets, aromatic vegetables, and rich turkey drippings, finished to a smooth, pourable gloss. It’s well-balanced with gentle white pepper warmth and a creamy touch, perfect for holiday feasts or any roast turkey dinner when you want a crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality sauce.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the giblets and turkey neck in a large saucepan. Add the onion, celery, turkey gravy mix, and white pepper. Pour the chicken broth over everything, bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, and cook for 30 minutes.
- 2
Remove the turkey liver and set it aside. Continue simmering the stock for 2 1/2 more hours.
- 3
Take the remaining giblets out of the stock and chop them with the liver; set aside. Strain the stock into a liquid measuring cup. You should have about 3 cups; add more chicken broth if needed. Pour the stock into a saucepan. Discard the strained turkey neck and vegetables.
- 4
When the turkey is done roasting, pour the pan drippings into a bowl or fat separator and skim off the fat. Whisk the quick-mixing flour into the drippings until smooth, then whisk this flour mixture into the stock in the saucepan. Bring the gravy to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Add the chopped giblets. Stir in the milk until the desired smoothness is reached.
- Calories 78.72 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 8.67 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 4.94 g 2%
- Total Fat 2.24 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.59 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 401.74 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 17.06 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.73 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 86.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 12.92 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy is made with 8 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 3 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Milk, and Onion. Each serving provides about 78.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Milk, Onion, Turkey Gravy Mix. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy?
- About 3 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 78.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy healthy?
- Ultimate Turkey Pan Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 78.72 calories and 8.67 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 401.74 mg (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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