CALVADOS GRAVY

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Calvados, an apple brandy, adds a sweet finish to this gravy. The neck and giblets roasted alongside the turkey add flavor to the drippings -- discard them in step 1 for a smooth gravy, or return them to the pan at the end for a giblet gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Reserved roasting pan with turkey drippings, neck, and giblets from Dry-Brined Roasted Turkey or
1/2 cup Calvados or brandy
4 1/2 cups homemade Turkey Stock, or Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Strain drippings from roasting pan through a sieve, and press to extract liquids; reserve pan. (Shred neck meat and chop giblets if making giblet version, step 4; otherwise, discard.) Pour drippings into a glass measuring cup or a fat separator. Let stand until separated, about 10 minutes. Pour off fat.
  • Place pan on stove across 2 burners. Add Calvados. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, scraping up brown bits and stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for 2 minutes. Add reserved drippings and 4 cups stock; bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup stock and the flour until smooth. Slowly whisk stock-flour mixture into pan. Simmer until gravy is reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add butter, and swirl pan until butter melts. Strain gravy through a fine sieve; discard solids. Return shredded meat and chopped giblets to gravy if desired. Serve immediately or keep warm over low heat.

Tom Crozier
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Overall, this was a good gravy. It was easy to make and tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Muhammad Zia
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This gravy was a bit too boozy for my taste. I think I would use less Calvados next time.


LilRaven
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I'm not a big fan of Calvados, but I still enjoyed this gravy. It was very rich and flavorful.


milica vukcevic
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This gravy is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.


Ariyan Khan
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I love that this gravy is made with Calvados. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Lesley Rasanayagam
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This gravy is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on chicken, pork, and beef and it's always delicious.


L.A.N.I
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I made this gravy for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone wanted the recipe.


Nizam deen Mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Siya Joanah
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this gravy was inedible. I had to throw it out.


The Superior School
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This gravy was a complete disaster! It was lumpy and tasted terrible.


Lorraine Porter
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I followed the recipe exactly but the gravy didn't turn out as I expected. It was a bit bland and lacked flavor.


shane harvey
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I found that this gravy was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding a little more liquid next time.


La Gordis Makeup Cuevas
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This gravy was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was very good.


AfaQ WaY
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I made this gravy for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Omega 12
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This was my first time making Calvados gravy and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted.


Taza Khan
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I've made this gravy several times now and it's always a winner. It's so versatile and can be used on a variety of dishes.


EDGAH Oinga
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This gravy was easy to make and tasted delicious. I used it on chicken and it was a perfect match.


anis mat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gravy turned out perfectly. It was smooth and flavorful, and it really elevated the pork chops I served it with.


Dylan
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This Calvados gravy was a hit at my dinner party! The flavor was rich and complex, and it paired perfectly with the roasted pork. I'll definitely be making this again.