Turkey gravy using drippings

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pan drippings
• 2 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves (chopped )
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it becomes liquified but not browned.

2. 2

   Whisk flour into the butter until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the turkey drippings, thyme, bay leaf, and gradually whisk in the broth into the fat-flour mixture.

4. 4

   Increase heat to medium and cook, whisking continuously until it comes to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until gravy is smooth with the desired consistency—about 5 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.