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Turkey Gravy in a Hurry

turkey gravyNeed a fast but delicious turkey gravy recipe....

Who says you have to roast a turkey to have turkey gravy? Maybe you just want some turkey gravy for leftovers or for turkey open faced sandwiches. Here's a recipe that that's quick and easy and should do the job.

Now if you are looking for something more elaborate, check out Thanksgiving Turkey Gravy recipe.

Basic Turkey Gravy
Makes 4 cups

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken or turkey stock*
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme sprig
  • Pan drippings from roast turkey
  • Salt & ground black pepper to taste

*For a good source for roasted chicken stock and classic turkey gravy, go to GatewayGourmet.com. They market More Than Gourmet's line of stocks and stock reductions that are perfect for this recipe as well as making gourmet sauces.

PREP WORK

Assemble all the ingredients that you will need to prepare this gravy.

HOW TO MAKE AT HOME

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Start by making a roux with the melted butter and flour and hold to the side. In a saucepan bring chicken stock or turkey stock, thyme sprig and pan drippings to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.

Whisk the reserved roux to simmering stock being careful to get rid of any lumps. Over low heat, cook the gravy for about 10 minutes until it has reached the desired thickness.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, strain to remove the thyme sprig and any unsightly "stuff" from the pan drippings and serve.

Most sauce recipes say to strain at this point and it is better for presentation, but I honestly can't tell you I do it all the time. Just be sure to get the sprig of time out of the gravy boat.

 

 

 

 

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