Recipe: Rich Turkey Gravy
While the turkey roasts, it releases tons of concentrated flavor into the pan -- this is where the gravy takes on another dimension. As the bird rests, set the pan on your stovetop, roll up your sleeves, and get to work. For more tips watch this video on the Bon Appetit website.
Recipe courtesy of Bon Appetit magazine.
Rich Turkey Gravy
Serves: 8-10 (About 4 ½ cups)
Ingredients:
Roasting pan with pan drippings from roasting turkey
3 cups (or more) Roasted Poultry Stock , warmed
½ cup dry white wine, brown ale, Port, or apple cider
½ cup all-purpose flour
1-2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, brown ale, or Port (optional)
Some chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley; optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Carefully lift the turkey roasting pan and strain drippings into a small bowl or measuring cup; discard solids. Skim fat from surface, reserving ¼ cup. Add drippings to stock.
Set roasting pan over 2 burners set to medium-high heat. Add wine and cook, scraping up any brown bits, until almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in flour and reserved fat. Cook, whisking, until roux is deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Whisking, gradually ladle stock mixture into roux and simmer (still whisking!) until thickened; add vinegar. Strain into a medium saucepan if you prefer a smooth texture. Stir in soy sauce and/or herbs, if using; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
For more info:
- Thanksgiving 2014: Bon Appetit's complete holiday food guide
- How to Fix the 3 Biggest Thanksgiving Fails (from Bon Appetit Magazine)
- The Bon Appetit Thanksgiving App
- More recipes from Bon Appetit
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