What can I use turkey drippings for?

Any type of liquid can be added to a roux to make gravy, including the broth or drippings from beef, pork, or chicken. If you’re roasting a turkey, use the drippings from the roasting pan and turkey broth to make the gravy.

Can you use the drippings from a smoked turkey to make gravy?

You can follow almost any recipe for gravy and just add the drippings from the smoked turkey. To collect the drippings, place a large drip pan filled with a liter of water, beer, wine, or juice underneath the turkey while it is cooking.

How do you separate grease from drippings?

To separate fat from drippings or gravy, first put a large resealable plastic bag in a large bowl. Pour in the drippings or gravy; seal the bag and let it stand for several minutes, until the fat rises to the top. Then, carefully lift the bag over a cup or bowl.

What can I do with leftover turkey grease?

Locate an empty, heat-safe container, like a soup can. When the cooking oils have cooled, scrape these into your container, cover it securely, freeze it, and throw the hardened oils away with the trash. Mix the cooking oils with unscented kitty litter, sawdust or sand to solidify the oil. Dispose of it in the trash.

Are turkey drippings the same as broth?

Drippings + water = broth. Presto! You can also make your own broth by placing the turkey bones (or full carcass) in a large pot filled with water and simmer for several hours.

How do you make turkey gravy taste better?

5 Ways to Make a Jar of Gravy Taste More Like Homemade

1. Stir in pan drippings. Use those wonderful pan drippings from the turkey (a combination of stock, juices from the meat, and fat) to give jarred gravy a homemade flavor.
2. Simmer with fresh herbs.
3. Add an umami-rich condiment.
4. Sauté some vegetables.
5. Add roasted garlic.

Is there drippings when you smoke a turkey?

Smoked turkeys are cooked straight on the grill grates in your smoker, and it can be difficult to capture the drippings during the cooking process. The goal in making smoked turkey gravy is to use the neck, giblets, and backbone (if you’re smoking a spatchcock turkey) to help you get that turkey flavor in your gravy.

Do smoked turkeys have drippings?

Smoking or grilling turkey leads to no drippings, which are traditionally used to make a gravy. Using a smoked turkey leg or thigh, you can replace the loss of drippings with added stock.