How to Prepare Gravy for Turkey

As every year, families and friends will gather to celebrate the traditional Christmas dinner with delicacies such as turkey, pork loin, leg, romeritos, salted cod, apple salad, fruit punch, and more. However, there is a very economical sauce that takes our dishes to the next level without much effort: gravy. The famous turkey gravy has its origins in England, where it is a staple to accompany meats and side dishes. The recipe is very simple, as the flavor and preparation consist of collecting the juices from the turkey, loin, or leg, then seasoning and thickening them. So if you want to learn how to make turkey gravy, we explain it step by step at kiwilimón! You can also read: The best tricks and secrets for making your turkey for ChristmasGravy RecipesIf you are someone who cannot eat without a good sauce to give the final touch to your dishes, then our gravy recipes are a must on your Christmas table, as we have options for turkey gravy, mushroom gravy, and traditional gravy; it’s just a matter of choosing a recipe for your Christmas dinner! Traditional Gravy Recipe This gravy is ideal to accompany mashed potatoes, red meat, and more; take note! Ingredients 30 grams of butter 30 grams of flour 300 milliliters of beef broth 1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of pepper Instructions Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Then, slowly incorporate the flour while stirring to prevent it from burning or forming lumps. Allow it to cook for a few minutes. Once you obtain a paste, pour in the broth gradually and use a whisk to mix. Season the gravy for the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper. Mix and place in a bowl. Turkey Gravy Recipe Do you want to add an extra touch of flavor to your Christmas turkey? Then don't hesitate to prepare this creamy gravy; it will be ready in no time! Ingredients 5 tablespoons of butter 1/3 cup of flour 2 cups of chicken broth 2 cups of turkey juice from cooking Instructions Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour and stir with a whisk for 1 minute. Pour in the broth gradually and continue stirring until the gravy thickens. You can also read: Christmas Dinner: Tips and Tricks to Save Time in the Kitchen Mushroom Gravy Recipe If you are vegetarian or vegan, don’t worry, as this mushroom gravy is delicious and easy to prepare; give it a try! Ingredients 1/2 cup of dried porcini mushrooms 1 1/4 cups of vegetable broth 3 cloves of garlic 160 grams of portobello mushrooms 1 red onion 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 shallot 5 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 tablespoons of flour to taste pepper 1 tablespoon of sea salt 2 tablespoons of olive oil Instructions Soak the porcini mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes or until the water turns into a fragrant broth. Sauté the onion, garlic, shallot, and spices. Add a bit of the vegetable broth to the pan. Add the portobello mushrooms until cooked. Add the porcini mushrooms with the broth. Pour in the remaining broth until it boils. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it cook for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture into a bowl. Return the strained mixture to the pan until it boils. In another container, dissolve the flour in 1/4 cup of water. Once dissolved, add it to the gravy to reduce and thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Strain the gravy again before serving. Now that you have 3 gravy recipes for the Christmas dinner, don't hesitate to choose one to prepare at home; we are sure they will give the final touch to your dishes!