In the culinary world, few things are as comforting and versatile as a classic last-minute gravy. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meal, a well-crafted gravy can transform a simple dish into a memorable feast. With a few pantry staples and a touch of culinary finesse, you can create a flavorful and rich gravy that will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests asking for seconds. So, if you're in need of a quick and easy recipe to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your next meal, look no further! Let's dive into the secrets of preparing a classic last-minute gravy that will impress even the most discerning palate.
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CLASSIC GRAVY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the giblets in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the giblets are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the giblets sit in the water, allowing them to cool.
- Remove the giblets from the saucepan and chop the liver and gizzards. Pick the meat from the neck bone and discard the bones. Save the giblet broth.
- Pour the turkey drippings from the roasting pan into a pitcher. Allow the fat to rise to the top, leaving the stock juices at the bottom. Ladle or pour the fat into a separate container.
- Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved fat. Sprinkle over the flour and whisk to combine, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. If it is too oily, sprinkle in another 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour. If it is too dry, add more fat and stir until the flour and fat are combined. Continue to cook the roux until it is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- While whisking, pour in the chicken stock. Cook, whisking gently, until the mixture begins to thicken. Pour in the stock juice drippings from the pitcher and continue to cook, stirring, until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Thin as needed with the giblet stock and additional broth if needed. Stir in the giblets and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the giblets are warmed through, then serve.
CLASSIC GRAVY
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield About 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Strain the turkey pan drippings into a fat separator or large liquid measuring cup; set aside. Place the empty turkey roasting pan across two burners over medium-high heat. Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits, then cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute; add to the drippings.
- Spoon or pour off 1/2 cup of the fat from the drippings and return to the roasting pan over medium-high heat. (If you don't have enough fat to make 1/2 cup, add vegetable oil.) Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk in the defatted drippings and enough broth to make 8 cups total liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking often, until thickened, 15 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
OLD FASHIONED BROWN GRAVY
Old-fashioned brown gravy. Made from meat drippings.
Provided by dlkg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Immediately after removing meat from a roasting pan or other pan, drain off the drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle the flour over drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown. Gradually stir in milk, whisking with a fork to scrape up all of the meaty bits from the pan, then gradually whisk in the water. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CLASSIC LAST-MINUTE GRAVY
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories quick, sauces and gravies
Time 25m
Yield About 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make a roux: melt butter in a large skillet. Add the flour all at once, whisking until incorporated. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the roux begins to look grainy, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- When the roast turkey is done cooking, pour the pan drippings into a bowl.
- Deglaze the roasting pan by adding the wine, bringing it to a boil and scraping the pan with a wooden spoon, adding a little water as needed to incorporate the browned bits. Add to the drippings in the bowl. Skim off the fat with a spoon, or put in the refrigerator or freezer until the fat has congealed on top, then remove fat.
- Make the gravy: Bring the broth to a simmer in a covered saucepan, then slowly add 3 cups of the broth to the cold or room-temperature roux, whisking constantly. Slowly add the reserved drippings, starting with a few tablespoons; taste, then whisk in more a little at a time until the gravy tastes right. Season with salt, if needed, and pepper. To adjust the consistency, add more broth for a thinner gravy or simmer for a few minutes for a thicker one. Keep warm until ready to serve.
12-MINUTE GOURMET GRAVY
My recipe for a homemade gravy that's exactly what the name says. Customize gravy for beef, poultry or pork main courses. Beef, poultry or pork fat are all preferable over butter, if you have them on hand.
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 45
Steps:
- NOTE: IF CREAM GRAVY IS DESIRED, FOLLOW THIS BROTH RECIPE (Butter in roux may be replaced with bacon or sausage fat): 2 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder, 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional), 1/8-1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional), 1 pinch ground sage or rosemary and ground nutmeg, and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (STEP ONE): In a medium bowl, whisk together the correlating broth ingredients to desired recipe above, except heavy cream and black pepper.
- OVER medium heat, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- SPRINKLE in the the flour and stir.
- REDUCE heat to medium-low.
- COOK until bubbling but not browned.
- WHISK broth mixture gradually into the roux while whisking constantly well until flour is dissolved.
- BRING to a full boil while stirring then reduce heat.
- SIMMER gravy until reduced to desired consistency, stirring as needed.
- WHISK in heavy cream, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- SERVE immediately and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 1074.2, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.4
CLASSIC TURKEY GRAVY
This recipe makes a generous amount of gravy - we find you can never have enough... from Gourmet Magazine by way of Epicurious.com
Provided by tychus2001
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart glass measure (do not clean roasting pan), reserving fat. (If using a fat separator, pour pan juices through sieve into separator and let stand until fat rises to top, 1 to 2 minutes).
- Carefully pour pan juices from separator into a 2-quart measure, and reserve fat left in separator.) If there is less than 1/2 cup reserved fat, add melted butter.
- Add enough turkey stock to pan juices to total 8 cups liquid (2 quarts).
- Straddle roasting pan across 2 burners, then add 1 cup of remaining stock and deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, about 1 minute.
- Pour through fine-mesh sieve into glass measure with stock.
- Whisk together reserved fat and flour in a 4-quart heavy saucepan and cook roux over moderately low heat, whisking, 5 minutes.
- Add hot stock with pan juices in a stream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, then bring to a boil, whisking.
- Stir in any turkey juices accumulated on platter and simmer gravy 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 0.6, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.3, Protein 1.2
Tips for Making the Best Last-Minute Gravy:
- Use a Good Quality Stock: The foundation of a great gravy is a flavorful stock. Use a store-bought stock or make your own using bones, vegetables, and herbs.
- Brown Your Meat or Vegetables: Browning your meat or vegetables before making gravy adds depth of flavor. This process caramelizes the natural sugars in the food, creating a rich, brown color.
- Use a Roux or Cornstarch Slurry: A roux is a mixture of equal parts fat and flour that is used to thicken gravy. A cornstarch slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water that is also used to thicken gravy. Both methods work well, but a roux will give your gravy a richer flavor.
- Season to Taste: Always taste your gravy before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. Common seasonings for gravy include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Conclusion:
With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious last-minute gravy that will elevate any meal. Whether you're serving it over roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, or your favorite vegetables, this gravy is sure to be a hit. So next time you're short on time, don't skip the gravy! Give one of these recipes a try and see how easy it is to make a flavorful gravy that will make your meal complete.
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