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Instant Pot Turkey Gravy

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Recipe Cost $0.11
Recipe Serving Cost $0.02
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This Instant Pot Turkey Gravy recipe is quick and easy to make and so economical, especially making it after our Instant Pot Turkey Breast! This gravy makes 3 cups and will cost just 11 CENTS to make!  via @easybudgetrecipes

This Instant Pot Turkey Gravy recipe is quick and easy to make and so economical, especially making it after our Instant Pot Turkey Breast! This gravy makes 3 cups and will cost just 11 CENTS to make! 

Instant Pot Gravy being poured with text overlay for Pinterest.

Peanut butter and jelly. Converse and tube socks. Bread and butter. Sonny and Cher. S’mores and campfires. Tuesdays and tacos. Cookies and milk. Some things are just meant to be together. One without the other would be like living in a bizarro world! The other pair that should be added to this list turkey and gravy. You’ve gotta have both! And since we just posted our Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe, it only makes sense that the next recipe we would post would be our Instant Pot gravy recipe! 

This is such an easy recipe for brown gravy to make because it uses the drippings that are left inside of the Instant Pot after the turkey breast cooks. It does not get much easier than that. PLUS, it literally only costs pennies to make. I don’t know about you but that works pretty well with my budget! 🙂 AND, because we are using the Instant Pot to make this homemad gravy, we are leaving the burners open for cooking other yummy dishes. 

INSTANT POT TURKEY GRAVY QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

What is gravy made of?

Gravy is typically made using the juices from roasted meat. After cooking the meat, the drippings are cooked on high heat with vegetables and thickened with a combination of water and cornstarch. 

What is the difference between sauce and gravy?

Gravy is a sauce made from the drippings of roasted meat and mixed with water and cornstarch.

How do you make thick gravy?

Watery gravy is no bueno! There is a trick to thicken up your gravy. Just mix some cornstarch with some water, using more water than cornstarch, stirring it until it is smooth. Then, slowly add it to your gravy, mixing it continuously until there are no lumps. 

Gravy being poured over mashed potatoes.

How to Make Instant Pot Gravy Recipe:

  1. First, place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Using pot holders, remove the insert from the Instant Pot. 
  2. Next, pour the drippings and vegetables from making the Instant Pot Turkey Breast through the strainer. 
  3. Then, pour 3 cups of the drippings back into the Instant Pot and set the Instant Pot to saute. 
  4. Next, whisk together the cornstarch and water and slowly mix the cornstarch mixture into the pan drippings and cook. 
  5. Finally, stir constantly until the gravy thickens and season with salt and pepper.  

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

  • Ages 2-3: Let your little one help stir the gravy mixture in the Instant Pot. 
  • Ages 4-5: Let them help you measure out 2 cups of the drippings to pour into the Instant Pot. 
  • Ages 6-8: Have your kiddo whisk together the cornstarch and water mixture and whisk it with the gravy mixture. 
  • Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 
  • Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

The Flavor and Recipe Variations:

  •  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. 

What to Serve with Instant Pot Gravy:

  • Instant Pot Turkey Breast
  • Jenna’s Naughty Mashed Potatoes 

How long is this good for:

  • 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 Ziploc freezer bags. Frozen gravy will keep for about 3 months. 
    • 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 ¼ or so of water or broth since the freezer tends to dehydrate things a little. 

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  • Eggs Benedict Breakfast Braid
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  • Green Smoothie
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How much will this Instant Pot Turkey Gravy cost:

RECIPE COST: $0.11

PRICE PER SERVING: A little more than a penny!

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.

  • 3 cups pan drippings from Instant Pot Turkey recipe – $0.00
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch – $0.09
  • 6 Tablespoons water – $0.00
  • Salt and pepper to taste – $0.02

HOW MUCH IT WILL COST IF YOU DON’T USE OUR PAN DRIPPINGS:

RECIPE COST: $1.76

PRICE PER SERVING: $0.22

  • 3 cups turkey or chicken broth – $1.44
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch – $0.09
  • 6 Tablespoons water – $0.00
  • 1 Tablespoons poultry seasoning – $0.21
  • Salt and pepper to taste – $0.02

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Cook’s Tools:

  • Instant Pot
  • mixing Bowl
  • fine mesh strainer
  • whisk
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Instant Pot Gravy

Recipe Cost $0.11
Recipe Serving Cost $0.02
This Instant Pot Turkey Gravy recipe is quick and easy to make and so economical, especially making it after our Instant Pot Turkey Breast! This gravy makes 3 cups and will cost just 11 CENTS to make!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gravy, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • 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
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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

NOTE: You can puree the drained off onion and celery from the Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe and add it to your mashed potatoes!

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounces | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 93mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Taylor

    October 11, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love the idea of making this turkey gravy in the instant pot! So easy!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 11, 2019 at 9:08 pm

      Life changing, right?!

  2. Justine

    October 11, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    I really think the gravy is the best part of Thanksgiving! Love that you can make it in the IP!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 11, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      Couldn’t agree more! Enjoy!

  3. Candice

    October 26, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 28, 2019 at 11:48 pm

      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!

  4. Marisa

    October 26, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    Yes!! So perfect to get that cooked all day flavor in no time!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 27, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      That’s right!

  5. kim

    October 26, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was a hit with my family! So easy and super delicious! I’ll be making this one again and again!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 27, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you for your review! Glad you guys loved it as much as we do!

  6. Eden | Sweet Tea and Thyme

    October 26, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Wow, this gravy is so easy! Great idea for when your stove top is already in use.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 27, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Total game changer!

  7. Neha

    October 27, 2019 at 12:07 am

    I am always on the lookout for new instant pot recipes and this one look pretty good. Totally giving it a go!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 27, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      Awesome! Let us know how it goes!

  8. Beth

    October 28, 2019 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:51 am

      I am too! I seriously love it and sometimes question if I love it too much. But glad I am not alone!

  9. Pam Greer

    October 28, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, this is perfect!! I will be making turkey gravy in the Instant Pot this year! I love how easy and economical it is!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:51 am

      You’re going to love it!

  10. Adriana

    October 28, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderful recipe very easy and perfect for the season . This way of cooking makes it so easy and fast.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:51 am

      It’s the best!

  11. Michelle

    October 28, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    Gravy in the instant pot is brilliant! So easy anyone can do it!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:52 am

      Right?!?

  12. Cookilicious

    October 28, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    There is so much one can do using an Instant pot that it is just amazing! Love this recipe

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:52 am

      It is probably my most favorite kitchen appliance!

  13. Jordin

    October 28, 2019 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!! So easy to make, and so comforting! I love this recipe, perfect for a holiday dinner!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:52 am

      Thank you! Enjoy!

  14. wilhelmina

    October 28, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    This turkey gravy is way too good to save for Thanksgiving! So easy and it turned out perfect!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:53 am

      Yay! So glad you loved it!

  15. Elaine

    October 28, 2019 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      October 29, 2019 at 3:55 am

      It is low on cost and high on taste!

  16. Calvin

    May 15, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Sounds quick and nice, now I have just got to have an instant pot.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      May 15, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      Yes! You need one for sure!

  17. Ron Weinberg

    May 24, 2020 at 9:00 am

    TURKEY GRAVY OVER MASHED POTATOES IS HEAVEN.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      May 24, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      You can’t have one without the other!

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