Saturday, November 21, 2015

Perfect Turkey Gravy

(Courtesy of centercutcook.com)
Turkey gravy 2

Ingredients:
1/2 c. butter, cut into about 8 pieces
1 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 c. pan drippings or 4 c. chicken stock

Directions:
If using drippings from a chicken or turkey: pour drippings into a fine mesh strainer then allow the drippings to cool a bit so that the fat rises to the top and starts to solidify.  Use a spoon to remove the fat.  If you don't have enough drippings to equal 4 cups, add enough chicken or turkey stop until you have 4 cups of drippings.

If you are not using turkey or chicken drippings, use 4 cups of chicken or turkey stock.

In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 c. butter over medium-low heat.

Sprinkle in 1 tsp. coarse black pepper.  Slowly add in 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, constantly whisking to combine.  After a few minutes, the flour will be well incorporated into the butter.  Slowly begin to pour in drippings and/or chicken broth into pan, constantly whisking.

Allow the gravy to cook for several minutes, so that it can thicken up.  Serve immediately, or keep on a very low heat until you are ready to serve.

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