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Make Ahead White Wine Gravy

Make Ahead White Wine Gravy

This Make Ahead White Wine Gravy is a flavorful and convenient addition to your holiday meals, perfect for roasted turkey or chicken.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 281

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • pan drippings from herb roasted turkey (optional)
  • 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring cup
  • whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant. Add the sage and continue cooking another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the shallots, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil, boil 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Strain, if desired.
  3. Allow the gravy to cool, then store the gravy base in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  4. To finish the gravy: Option 1: warm on the stove adding additional broth to thin and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce.
  5. Optional 2: Once your turkey has finished roasting, remove the turkey from the roasting pan and strain the liquid into a glass measuring cup. Place the roasting pan over two burners.
  6. Add the wine and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the wine has reduced slightly.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the gravy base. Simmer until the gravy is smooth and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. If needed, thin the gravy with the reserve broth from the roasting pan. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 107mgVitamin A: 765IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use unsalted butter for better control of salt levels. Always taste your gravy before serving to adjust seasonings. Strain the gravy after cooking for a smoother texture.

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