Recipe: Perfect Turkey Gravy with 9 Variations (using gravy mix)

PERFECT TURKEY GRAVY
"Make the holidays extra special with Perfect Turkey Gravy. Great flavor and no lumps. For a change of pace, try one of the Flavor Variations listed below."



2 envelopes McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix
1/4 cup flour
3 cups water
1 cup turkey pan drippings or turkey broth
1 cup chopped cooked turkey giblets (optional)

1. Mix Gravy Mix and flour in large saucepan. Gradually stir in 3 cups water and turkey drippings with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in chopped turkey giblets, if desired.

2. Stirring frequently, cook on medium-high heat until gravy comes to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (Gravy will continue to thicken upon standing.)

Makes 15 servings (1/4 cup each)

FLAVOR VARIATIONS:

SAGE AND CITRUS PERFECT TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1 tablespoon orange or lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

ROASTED CINNAMON AND BACON TURKEY GRAVY:
Cook 4 slices bacon in large saucepan until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon. Set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in saucepan. Add 1/4 cup chopped onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 envelopes McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix, 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon, 2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Stir in bacon. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

HERBED PERFECT TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed. Stir 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage or 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Poultry Seasoning into Gravy Mix. Makes 15 (1/4-cup) servings.

HEARTY SAGE TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

HEARTY HERBED TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Stir 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Poultry Seasoning into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

APPLE-SAGE TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 1 cup and adding 1 cup apple juice. Stir 1 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

GARLIC AND WHITE WINE TURKEY GRAVY:
Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups and adding 1/4 cup white wine. Stir 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick California Style Garlic Powder with Parsley and McCormick Thyme Leaves into Gravy Mix. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

MUSHROOM-ONION TURKEY GRAVY:
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 envelopes McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix, 1 1/2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings.

CINNAMON-CHIPOTLE TURKEY GRAVY:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Mix 2 envelopes McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick Ground Cinnamon and McCormick Gourmet Collection Chipotle Chile Pepper, 2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings. Add to saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes 12 (1/4-cup) servings.

Source: McCormick