Rich And Silky Turkey Gravy
- Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter or turkey fat
- 1/3 heaping cup all-purpose flour
- 9 cups turkey stock, warm
- 3 sprig thyme (optional)
- 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 cup)
- Or 3 teaspoons porcini powder (optional)
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- 2 tablespoons Cognac/Madeira (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Melt butter or turkey fat in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 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 cafe 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.
- Add sprig thymeand dried porcini mushrooms along with congac .
- let gravy simmer until reduced by half, then remove herbs or mushrooms with a slotted spoon. Season with kosher salt and serve.
ingredients, butter, flour, turkey stock, thyme, porcini mushrooms, porcini powder, cognac, kosher salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/rich-and-silky-turkey-gravy-51728071 (may not work)