Perfect Turkey Gravy

1. Whisk flour and gravy mix together in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in water and pan drippings until smooth. Stir in giblets.

2. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat until gravy comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat and serve. Gravy will continue to thicken as it stands.

Flavor Variations:

Sage and Citrus: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Add 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage in Step 1 with gravy mix and 1 tablespoon orange or lemon juice in Step 1 with liquids. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Roasted Cinnamon and Bacon: Cook and crumble 4 slices bacon; set aside. Cook 1/4 cup chopped onion in 2 tablespoons bacon drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup flour, 2 packages McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix, and 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon. Stir in 2 cups cold water and 1 cup turkey drippings until well combined. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Stir in bacon. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Herb: Prepare as directed, but add 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage or 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Poultry Seasoning in Step 1 with gravy mix. Makes fifteen 1/4-cup servings.

Hearty Sage: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Add 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage in Step 1 with gravy mix. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Hearty Herb: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups. Add 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Poultry Seasoning in Step 1 with gravy mix. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Apple and Sage: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 1 cup and adding 1 cup apple juice. Add 1 teaspoon McCormick Rubbed Sage in Step 1 with gravy mix. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Garlic and White Wine: Prepare as directed, decreasing water to 2 cups and adding 1/4 cup white wine. Add 1/4 teaspoon McCormick California Style Garlic Powder with Parsley and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Thyme Leaves in Step 1 with gravy mix. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.

Mushroom and Onion: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix 1 1/2 cups cold water, 1 cup turkey drippings, and 2 packages McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix together in a bowl. Add gravy mixture to the saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes eight 1/4-cup servings.

Cinnamon-Chipotle: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix 2 cups cold water, 1 cup turkey drippings, 1/4 cup flour, 2 packages McCormick Turkey Gravy Mix, 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Collection Chipotle Chile Pepper together in a bowl. Add gravy mixture to the saucepan; mix well. Continue with Step 2 as directed above. Makes twelve 1/4-cup servings.