MAKE-AHEAD TURKEY GRAVY WITH ONIONS & SAGE RECIPE

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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Onions & Sage Recipe image

Provided by lbbliss

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1 large red onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups good chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
10 large fresh sage leaves
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the onion becomes browned and starts to caramelize. Sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock, Cognac, sage leaves, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour and strain, pressing the solids lightly and then discarding them. Refrigerate until ready to use. After the turkey is cooked, remove it to a carving board to rest while you finish the gravy. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add the wine. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring and scraping up all the bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Slowly whisk the gravy base into the pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the gravy is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

Netiss Yadav
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This gravy is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I always have some on hand in the freezer.


Qaiser SaQi
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I love how this gravy freezes well. I always make a double batch and freeze half of it for later.


Adesola Wasilat
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This gravy is a family favorite. We make it every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas.


King 004
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I've been making this gravy for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Toes Duncan
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This gravy is a great base recipe. I like to add my own herbs and spices to it to make it my own.


Muhamed Abbas
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Overall, I thought this gravy was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


saint agada
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The gravy was a bit thin for my liking. I would recommend adding more cornstarch or flour to thicken it up.


maheen zarnigar
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This gravy is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


md tahimmia
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I love that this gravy is make-ahead. It saves me so much time on busy weeknights.


Zaibi Tanki mahal multan
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This gravy is so versatile. I've used it on turkey, chicken, and pork, and it's always delicious.


Nate Diaz
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I made this gravy for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


chris maiva
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I was a bit skeptical about making gravy ahead of time, but it turned out great! It was just as good as if I had made it fresh.


Chano Chani
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This gravy is a game-changer! I'll never make gravy any other way again.


Oscar Sebastian Heredia
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I've never made gravy before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfect!


Hasan Qureshee
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This gravy was absolutely incredible! It was so flavorful and rich, and it really made the turkey dinner.