Ina Garten's Gravy is a classic gravy recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, beef broth, and red wine, this gravy is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Whether you're serving it with roast beef, chicken, or turkey, Ina Garten's Gravy is sure to be a hit.
This article features three different recipes for Ina Garten's Gravy:
* **Classic Gravy:** This is the original recipe for Ina Garten's Gravy, made with butter, flour, beef broth, and red wine.
* **Make-Ahead Gravy:** This version of the gravy can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until you're ready to use it.
* **Gravy with Mushrooms:** This variation of the gravy includes mushrooms, which add a rich, earthy flavor.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious gravy that will elevate any meal.
HOMEMADE GRAVY
Ina Garten's Homemade Gravy recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, gets its flavor from leftover turkey drippings and a touch of cognac.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.
PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of the lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Scatter the onion slices around the chicken.
- Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
- Remove all the fat from the bottom of the pan, reserving 2 tablespoons in a small cup. Add the chicken stock to the pan and cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, until reduced, scraping the bottom of the pan. Combine the 2 tablespoons of chicken fat with the flour and add to the pan. Boil for a few minutes to cook the flour. Strain the gravy into a small saucepan and season it to taste. Keep it warm over a very low flame while you carve the chicken.
- Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve immediately with the warm gravy.
HOMEMADE GRAVY
Steps:
- In a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan, heat the chicken drippings on medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized.
- Whisk the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock and brandy, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the cream and serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat before serving.
MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY WITH ONIONS & SAGE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h55m
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onion becomes browned and starts to caramelize. Sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, Cognac, sage leaves, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour and strain, pressing the solids lightly and then discarding them. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- After the turkey is cooked, remove it to a carving board to rest while you finish the gravy. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add the wine. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up all the bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Slowly whisk the gravy base into the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the gravy is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.
HOMEMADE GRAVY
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the cream, if desired, and serve.
ROAST TURKEY AND GRAVY WITH ONIONS AND SAGE
"No one wants to stand around hoping their gravy won't be lumpy at the moment the turkey comes out of the oven. With this recipe, that will never happen!"
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time P2DT3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Two or three days before you plan to roast the turkey, combine 3 tablespoons salt, the minced thyme and lemon zest. Wash the turkey inside and out, drain it well and pat it all over with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the salt mixture in the cavity of the turkey and rub the rest on the skin, including under the wings and legs. Place the turkey in a shallow dish just large enough to hold it and wrap the whole dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 or 2 days. The day before you plan to roast the turkey, remove the plastic wrap and leave the turkey in the fridge. The skin will dry out and turn a little translucent.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Put the turkey in a large roasting pan, discarding any juices in the dish. Place the onion, lemon and thyme sprigs in the cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tie the wings close to the body. Brush the turkey with the butter and sprinkle it generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the turkey for 2 to 2 1/4 hours, until the breast meat registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer (put the thermometer in sideways). Remove from the oven and place the turkey on a carving board. Cut off the legs and thighs and put them back into the roasting pan, covering the breast and carcass tightly with aluminum foil. Place the roasting pan back in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dark meat registers 180 degrees F. Remove the dark meat to the carving board with the turkey, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Pour a 1/4-inch layer of the gravy into a large (12-by-16-inch) ovenproof serving platter (make sure it's ovenproof!). Carve the turkey and arrange it artfully on top of the gravy. Place the platter uncovered into the oven for 15 to 30 minutes, until the turkey is very hot. Serve hot with extra gravy on the side.
- For the gravy:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onion becomes browned and starts to caramelize. Sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, cognac, sage leaves, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock) and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour and strain, pressing the solids lightly and then discarding them. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- After the turkey is cooked, remove it to a carving board to rest while you finish the gravy. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add the wine. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up all the bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Slowly whisk the gravy base into the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the gravy is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.
MASHED POTATO & GRAVY - BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN
Make and share this Mashed Potato & Gravy - Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cristina Barry
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For Mashed Potatoes:.
- Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter and half-and-half in a small saucepan.
- Drain the potatoes.
- While still hot, place the potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the hot half-and-half mixture, the sour cream, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
- Mix until the potatoes are mashed but not completely smooth.
- Serve hot with gravy on the side.
- For Gravy:.
- In a large (10- to 12-inch) sauté pan, cook the butter and onions on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned.
- Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the hot chicken stock and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the cream, if desired, and serve.
INA GARTEN'S HOMEMADE GRAVY
So last night I baked some pork chops for dinner. I decided this was the perfect opportunity for trying out the Barefoot Contessa's Homemade Gravy recipe. It was delicious...fattening, but delicious. Now, I comfort myself with the idea that we had baked pork chops, dry bread, green beans and instant potatoes (I should be ashamed, I suppose) so the gravy was my one indulgence. It was worth it.
Provided by Barenakedchef
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.
Tips:
- Use a flavorful stock. The stock is the base of your gravy, so it's important to use one that has a lot of flavor. Ina Garten recommends using chicken stock, beef stock, or vegetable stock, depending on the type of gravy you're making.
- Brown your meat or vegetables. Browning your meat or vegetables before adding them to the gravy will add a lot of flavor. This is especially important for beef gravy, but it can also be done with chicken, pork, or vegetables.
- Use a roux. A roux is a mixture of flour and butter that is used to thicken gravy. It's important to cook the roux until it is a light golden brown color, otherwise it will taste raw.
- Season your gravy to taste. Once you've added all of the ingredients to your gravy, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
- Let your gravy simmer. Simmering your gravy for a few minutes will help to develop the flavors and thicken it. Just be sure not to boil it, as this will make it too thick.
Conclusion:
Ina Garten's gravy recipes are a great way to add flavor and richness to your favorite dishes. By following these tips, you can make delicious gravy that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're making a roast chicken, steak, or pork chop, be sure to give one of Ina's gravy recipes a try.
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