This Instant Pot Turkey Gravy is quick, easy, and budget-friendly. Make it right after cooking your turkey with this Instant Pot Turkey Breast, to get 3 cups of rich, savory, and flavorful gravy.
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Quick Turkey Gravy
This brown gravy couldn’t be easier. It’s made right in the Instant Pot using the flavorful drippings left behind after you pressure cook your turkey breast. Not only does it cost just pennies to make (a total win for the budget!), but it also frees up your stovetop for all those other delicious side dishes you are making for Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Five ingredients are all you need to make this easy gravy recipe.
- 3 cups turkey broth (3 cups – $0.00): Creates a rich flavor base for the gravy. Use chicken or vegetable broth as a substitute.
- Cornstarch (3 Tablespoons – $0.14): Thickens the gravy. All-purpose flour will also work.
- Water (6 Tablespoons – $0.00): Helps make the slurry with the cornstarch. You can also do this with broth.
- Salt and pepper (To taste – $0.05): Enhances the overall flavor of the gravy.
The recipe cost is calculated based on the amounts needed and will vary depending on fluctuating grocery costs. The pricing for this recipe was updated in September 2025.
How to Make Instant Pot Gravy Recipe
Strain the drippings, mix in the slurry, stir, and serve. Let me show you how.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Using pot holders, remove the insert from the Instant Pot.
- Pour the drippings and vegetables from making the Instant Pot Turkey Breast through the strainer.
- Pour 3 cups of the drippings back into the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot to sauté.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water, and slowly mix the cornstarch mixture into the pan drippings and cook.
- Stir constantly until the gravy thickens and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the gravy into a serving dish and serve.
Recipe Tip
You can puree the drained off onion and celery from the Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe and add it to your mashed potatoes!
What To Serve With This Gravy
Instant Pot Gravy
Recipe Cost 0.19 Serving Cost 0.01Equipment
- Instant Pot
- mixing bowl
- fine mesh strainer
- whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups pan drippings from Instant Pot Turkey recipe
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 Tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl, and use potholders to remove the insert from the Instant Pot. Pour the turkey drippings and vegetable from making the Instant Pot Turkey Breast through the fine mesh strainer. Reserve the vegetable solids (see recipe note below).
- Pour 3 cups of the pan drippings back into the Instant pot and set the Instant Pot to saute.
- In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water to make a paste.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the pan drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens into a gravy, about 3-4 minutes (Note: the mixture will thicken additionally as it cools).
- Season with salt and pepper, pour into your gravy boat, and serve!
Notes
Storage Tips
SERVE: The gravy can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
STORE: Keep the gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
FREEZE: Since this is not a cream or milk-based gravy, it will freeze beautifully! I like to let it cool to room temperature and then pour it into a Ziploc freezer bag.
TO REHEAT: Thaw the gravy in the fridge overnight. Then heat it in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. You may need to add approximately ¼ cup of water or broth, as the freezer tends to dehydrate items slightly.
Nutrition
Instant Pot Turkey Gravy Recipe FAQs
If you don’t have pan drippings, or you want to make this gravy ahead of time, then I suggest using Turkey stock (grocery stores usually carry it around Thanksgiving) or chicken stock.
Just note that this will increase the price of the gravy because you’re not using the drippings from our Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe. Also, if you don’t use our pan drippings, you will have to add 1 Tablespoon of poultry seasoning.
Whisk in more cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Whisk in more liquid, such as water or broth, until the desired consistency is reached.
You do not have to strain the gravy. It will not change the taste, but will change the consistency due to the vegetables.
Amanda says
This is the best Instant Pot Turkey Gravy recipe I’ve found online. Thank you!
Ron Weinberg says
TURKEY GRAVY OVER MASHED POTATOES IS HEAVEN.
Jess Jankowski says
You can’t have one without the other!
Calvin says
Sounds quick and nice, now I have just got to have an instant pot.
Jess Jankowski says
Yes! You need one for sure!
Elaine says
I love how cheap this recipe is yet how delicious it looks. I never get tired of gravy recipes, and so I am really excited to try yours this holiday season. Yum!
Jess Jankowski says
It is low on cost and high on taste!
wilhelmina says
This turkey gravy is way too good to save for Thanksgiving! So easy and it turned out perfect!
Jess Jankowski says
Yay! So glad you loved it!
Jordin says
Yum!! So easy to make, and so comforting! I love this recipe, perfect for a holiday dinner!
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you! Enjoy!
Cookilicious says
There is so much one can do using an Instant pot that it is just amazing! Love this recipe
Jess Jankowski says
It is probably my most favorite kitchen appliance!
Michelle says
Gravy in the instant pot is brilliant! So easy anyone can do it!
Jess Jankowski says
Right?!?
Adriana says
Wonderful recipe very easy and perfect for the season . This way of cooking makes it so easy and fast.
Jess Jankowski says
It’s the best!
Pam Greer says
Oh, this is perfect!! I will be making turkey gravy in the Instant Pot this year! I love how easy and economical it is!
Jess Jankowski says
You’re going to love it!
Beth says
I love how easy this is to make! I’m obsessed with making things in my Instant Pot and I’m always wanting to try out new recipes!
Jess Jankowski says
I am too! I seriously love it and sometimes question if I love it too much. But glad I am not alone!
Neha says
I am always on the lookout for new instant pot recipes and this one look pretty good. Totally giving it a go!
Jess Jankowski says
Awesome! Let us know how it goes!
Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme says
Wow, this gravy is so easy! Great idea for when your stove top is already in use.
Jess Jankowski says
Total game changer!
kim says
This recipe was a hit with my family! So easy and super delicious! I’ll be making this one again and again!
Jess Jankowski says
Thank you for your review! Glad you guys loved it as much as we do!
Marisa says
Yes!! So perfect to get that cooked all day flavor in no time!
Jess Jankowski says
That’s right!
Candice says
That’s it, you’ve convinced me… I’m buying an Instant Pot for Thanksgiving this year! Have you tried it without straining the gravy? I’m considering skipping that step.
Jess Jankowski says
Woohoo! Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! You can skip the straining step it will not change the taste but will change the consistency due to the vegetables so as long as you are ok with that go for it!
Justine says
I really think the gravy is the best part of Thanksgiving! Love that you can make it in the IP!
Jess Jankowski says
Couldn’t agree more! Enjoy!
Taylor says
Love the idea of making this turkey gravy in the instant pot! So easy!
Jess Jankowski says
Life changing, right?!