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Herb Gravy with Pan Drippings

Enjoy all the rich flavors of Thanksgiving in this herb gravy

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Equipment List


  • Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Immersion blender (optional)

Ingredients


  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 c red onion or shallots
    - minced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh sage and thyme mixture
    - 2 Tbsp total (not each), finely chopped
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 1/2 c white wine
  • 3 c chicken stock
  • 5 Tbsp pan drippings
    - from roasted turkey, chicken, or roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Preparation Instructions


  • Mince onion (shallots)
  • Chop fresh herbs
  • If needed, skim fat from drippings

Cooking Instructions


  • Preheat to 111°F
  • Add 6 Tbsp unsalted butter to pan
  • Add 1 c red onion or shallots to pan
  • Saute and stir frequently
  • Note: Looking for a slight caramelization of the onions. Use caution not to burn.
  • Add 2 Tbsp fresh sage and thyme mixture to pan
  • Stir ingredients constantly
  • Add 1/2 c flour to pan
  • Continue stirring
  • Add 1/2 c white wine to pan
  • Deglaze pan
  • Add 3 c chicken stock to pan
  • Whisk constantly as you add stock until smooth
  • Stir ingredients
  • Whisk ingredients
  • Add 5 Tbsp pan drippings to pan
  • Whisk ingredients
  • Optional but recommended step, use immersion blender to puree gravy until smooth.
  • Add 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper to pan
  • Whisk ingredients