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5 from 8 votes
Linda's Homemade Gravy
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 people
Author: Linda Loosli
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Turkey, Chicken, or Beef Drippings
  • 1-2 cups of Flour
  • 1 quart Water or Milk (I use water more than milk)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Sugar
Instructions
  1. I use the pan that the turkey, chicken, or beef was baked in with the "drippings" and bring the liquid to a boil. If you have very little juice or drippings, add some water. Now, I can't give you exact measurements because this depends on the size of a turkey, chicken, or roast you purchased and how many drippings are available. Over time, with experience, you'll learn.

  2. I take about 1-2 cups of flour put it in a quart jar with cold water and shake it like crazy.

  3. I slowly add this mixture to the hot boiling turkey, chicken, or beef drippings. Use a whisk and stir constantly.

  4. I have a quart pitcher with cold water to add to this pan as the gravy thickens. I add water until it's the consistency I prefer. Not too runny, but not too thick.

  5. I add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Yep, it's the sugar that brings out the best flavor. Of course, it's optional.

  6. If you have some lumps, no worries, bring out the hand mixer. The flavor is fabulous and so easy to make.