Butter or oil
You can try using turkey bouillon to flavor the gravy instead of turkey drippings, if you can find it. You can also try to use chicken drippings or chicken bouillon as a replacement as well.
Turkey drippings are the flavorful juices and fats that come from cooking a turkey. They can be used to make gravy, add flavor to stuffing, soups, and sauces, or to baste the turkey for added moisture and flavor.
The US Food Code recommends that potentially hazardous food be cooled from 140°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then further chilled to 40°F within another 4 hours. So after 2 hours, the food should either be reheated to 165°F or placed in the fridge to cool further.
He poured the bacon drippings over the dog's food. Drippings from the birthday candles melted into the frosting on the cake.
To roast a turkey in the oven using a turkey pan with a rack, preheat the oven to the recommended temperature, season the turkey with herbs and spices, place it on the rack breast side up, and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Baste the turkey occasionally with pan drippings for added flavor and moisture.
Basting means to pour or brush liquid over meat.For turkey you would normally use the meat drippings, broth, or butter.
One can make their own turkey broth by using the water left containing the drippings from their roasted turkey. Different seasoning like salt, pepper or sage can be added depending on what your using it for. Also add the leftover pieces of turkey bones and put them in a pot and bring to a boil.
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When basting a turkey, adding water is not strictly necessary; it depends on your cooking method and preferences. Some people choose to add water to the roasting pan to create steam, which can help keep the turkey moist and enhance the flavor of the drippings for gravy. However, basting with its own juices is often sufficient, and adding water can dilute those flavors. Ultimately, it’s up to you and the desired outcome for your turkey.
Gravy or Drippings
Adding water to the bottom of the turkey pan can help keep the turkey moist during roasting and catch drippings for gravy. However, too much water can create steam, which may prevent the skin from crisping. It's often recommended to add just a small amount, if any, depending on your roasting method. Ultimately, whether to add water depends on your recipe and cooking preferences.
Ingredients1 breast of turkeycompletely thawed 1 Can cream of chicken soup1/2 Cup chicken bouillon1 Teaspoon rosemary1/2 Teaspoon thyme1/2 Teaspoon garlic powderpaprika ***CREAMY SAUCE*** drippings fat milk 1/3 Cup flour1/2 Teaspoon tarragon1/4 Teaspoon salt1 Dash pepperPlace turkey breast skin side up in 5 quart slow cooker. Combine soup, bouillon or wine and seasonings and pour over turkey breast. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on high setting for 1 hour then turn to low setting for 6 to 7 hours. Internal temperature of breast should reach 170 when done. Slice and serve with creamy sauce. Sauce: Pour drippings into large liquid measure. Spoon 3 T. fat into saucepan. Remove any remaining fat from drippings. To the drippings, add enough milk to make 3 cupfuls. Blend flour into fat. Gradually add liquid and seasonings. Stir and cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened into smooth sauce.