Description
A rich, velvety turkey gravy infused with a tart cranberry and citrus orange glaze. This sauce balances savory roasted drippings with bright, fruity acidity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup turkey pan drippings (fat and juices)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups turkey stock
- 1/2 cup cranberry orange glaze
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Separate the fat from the pan drippings using a fat separator or jar.
- Heat the roasting pan or a skillet over medium heat and add the measured turkey fat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes until the raw flour smell is gone.
- Slowly whisk in the turkey stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
- Simmer on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the cranberry orange glaze and orange zest until fully incorporated.
- Add the fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American