A rich, silky Christmas gravy made with turkey roasting juices, fragrant herbs and our Free Range Chicken Bone Broth. This delicious homemade gravy is the perfect finishing touch for roast turkey, crispy potatoes and all your favourite festive trimmings.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: Approximately 10–15 minutes
Total time: Approximately 15–20 minutes
Serves: 6–8
Makes: Approximately 600ml
Difficulty: Easy
Broth: The Little Bone Broth Co Free Range Chicken Bone Broth
Ingredients
• 500ml Little Bone Broth Co Free Range Chicken Bone Broth
• 100ml turkey roasting juices, with excess fat skimmed off
• 30g butter
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 1 small shallot or onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp cranberry sauce or redcurrant jelly (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste
• Salt, if needed
Method
1. After roasting the turkey, carefully pour the roasting juices into a heatproof jug. Allow the fat to rise, then skim off the excess. Measure out approximately 100ml of the juices.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the finely diced shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the garlic, thyme and sage and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a smooth paste.
6. Gradually whisk in the turkey roasting juices, followed by the Chicken Bone Broth, adding a little at a time to prevent lumps.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the gravy is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
8. Stir through the cranberry sauce or redcurrant jelly, if using, for a subtle festive sweetness.
9. Taste and season with black pepper. Add salt only if needed, as the roasting juices may already be seasoned.
10. For an extra-smooth gravy, strain through a fine sieve into a warm serving jug.
11. Serve immediately with roast turkey, potatoes and festive vegetables.
A Little Bone Broth Tip
Our Free Range Chicken Bone Broth makes it easy to create a beautiful homemade Christmas gravy, even when you don't have enough turkey roasting juices.
The broth adds delicious slow-cooked savoury flavour, while the turkey juices and fresh herbs give the gravy its traditional festive character.
Christmas Entertaining Tip
You can prepare the gravy base the day before Christmas using Chicken Bone Broth, butter, flour, onion and herbs.
Cool promptly and refrigerate. On Christmas Day, reheat until piping hot, then whisk in the freshly collected turkey roasting juices. Simmer until smooth and serve.
Simple ingredients. Delicious meals. Real family cooking.
