Good Gravy
- 2 ounces Clarified Butter, recipe follows
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 ounce all-purpose flour
- 1 ounce potato starch
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or Vincotto
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pound unsalted butter
- Melt the Clarified Butter in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the thyme and sage in the butter until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour and cook for 1 minute or until the mixture smells nutty.
- Add the potato starch and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken broth and soy sauce to the pan.
- Whisk to combine and eliminate any lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the vinegar and nutmeg.
- Pour into a thermos to keep warm for serving.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat and slowly cook until the bubbling ceases and the liquid turns clear, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Strain and cool, being sure to leave any solids in the bottom of the pan.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.
- Yield: approximately 15 ounces
butter, thyme, fresh sage, flour, potato starch, chicken broth, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-gravy.html (may not work)