Turkey gravy

(from eve4031’s recipe box)

Source: Real Simple

Categories: sides

Ingredients

  • roasting pan and its contents
  • 1 c dry white wine
  • 1-3 c chicken broth
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/3 c flour
  • kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove the vegetables and neck from the roasting pan; discard. Carefully strain the pan juices into a fat separator. Let stand 5 minutes, allowing the fat to rise to the top. Pour the juices into a large measuring cup, leaving the fat behind.

  2. Place the empty roasting pan across 2 burners over medium-high heat. Add the wine and cook, scraping up the brown bits stuck to the pan, for 1 minute.

  3. Pour the contents of the pan into the measuring cup of skimmed juices. Add enough chicken broth to make a total of 4 cups of liquid.

  4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with the flour to create a roux.

  5. Cook the roux, whisking frequently, until deep brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Keep in mind that the darker the roux, the richer the flavor.

  6. Whisk in the 4 cups of liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.

  7. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Strain just before serving.

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