Should I remove fat from turkey drippings?
When making gravy or other sauces, the drippings or other ingredients often contain a lot of fat. While this adds a lot of flavor as it cooks, it’s too much for the final product—and it’s certainly not healthy. So the best way to make flavorful gravies and sauces that are lean is to remove the fat before serving.
How do you separate fat from drippings for gravy?
All you need is a Ziploc bag, a pair of scissors and two measuring cups or bowls.
- Strain the drippings / broth from any remaining solids in the pan or pot into the large measuring cup with a spout.
- Pour the entire contents into a Ziploc bag and allow the fat to separate (rise to the surface).
How long does it take for fat to separate from drippings?
If you do not have a separator, pour into a glass liquid measuring cup or a bowl. Allow this liquid to settle for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the fat to separate from the juices. The fat will rise to the top and the juices will settle to the bottom.
How can you separate the fat from the broth?
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.
Why do you remove fat from stock?
Skimming the fat off stock or broth ensures clarity and lightness of flavour, two ideal qualities of a great soup, especially consommés.
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How do you remove fat from soup?
Remove Fat From Soup
- Allow a lettuce leaf to float on top of the soup and the fat will cling to it.
- Skim the surface of the soup with a crumbled piece of plastic wrap.
- Cool the soup in the refrigerator and after a couple of hours the fat will solidify on top and will be easy to scrape off.