RICH AND SILKY TURKEY GRAVY
Good gravy starts with good stock. Make your own rich stock a few days prior.
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Sauce Side Thanksgiving Low Cal Low Sodium Fall Butter Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stock up:
- Good gravy begins with good stock. At least one day (and up to four days) before the feast, make your own rich turkey stock. (For a recipe, see Do- Ahead Turkey Stock ; in a pinch, you can use store-bought low-salt chicken broth, but the results with homemade are incomparable.) When you're ready to make the gravy, bring 4 cups stock to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat; keep warm.
- Make a roux:
- Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or turkey fat in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. The roux will become smooth and golden brown. Keep whisking! Within 2-3 minutes it will be the color of café au lait and smell slightly toasted. Gradually whisk in the warm turkey stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the gravy's at a bare simmer.
- Customize it:
- Now, for an herbaceous kick, add 2 bay leaves or 1 sprig thyme. For an umami boost, stir in 4 dried porcini mushrooms or 2 teaspoons porcini powder along with 2 tablespoons Madeira. With or without these upgrades, let gravy simmer until reduced by half, then remove herbs or mushrooms with a slotted spoon. Season with kosher salt and serve. Or keep the gravy warm until the turkey is finished and take it one step further...
- Extra credit:
- Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and strain the drippings from the pan into a measuring cup. Skim the fat; add enough water to measure 1 cup. Place the pan across two burners set on medium-high heat. Add the drippings mixture and deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Strain into the gravy; simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and serve.
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Mahin Sarker
sarker25@yahoo.comThis gravy is the perfect way to elevate any turkey dinner.
Muhammad Sherzaman
muhammads@hotmail.frI've tried many turkey gravy recipes, but this one is by far the easiest and most delicious.
nahima sanny
n_s57@aol.comThis gravy is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Henry Francis
fhenry@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best turkey gravy recipe I've ever tried.
Gaming fijullah
fgaming86@yahoo.comThis gravy is the perfect addition to any holiday meal.
Jana Istad
j_istad70@hotmail.comI made this gravy for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Farah Syed
f_s@gmail.comThis gravy is amazing! It's the best turkey gravy I've ever had.
Jasper Beddall
b_j89@gmail.comI've made this gravy several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
John Amrich
j.amrich@yahoo.comThis gravy is a must-try! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect addition to any turkey dinner.
Nate Malec
nate@hotmail.comThis gravy is the perfect addition to any holiday meal. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Salman_ Write07
salman__write0789@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of turkey, but this gravy made it so much better. It was so rich and flavorful, and it really helped to moisten the turkey.
Sele Popori
popori67@aol.comThis gravy is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Patrick Kashushura
p-k93@hotmail.co.ukI made this gravy for my family's Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so creamy and flavorful.
Desiree Nicholas
d_n93@aol.comI've tried many turkey gravy recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Josphat Kariuki
j.kariuki@gmail.comThis gravy was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so rich and flavorful, and it really complemented the turkey. I will definitely be making this again next year.