TEA-AND-LEMON GRAVY

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Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, halved
1 fresh rosemary sprig
Neck, heart, and gizzard, reserved from 22-pound turkey
1 lemon
1 Earl Grey tea bag
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large saucepan. Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from lemon (yellow part only). Add peel to broth mixture. Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat and simmer until neck and gizzard are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Remove neck, heart, and gizzard from broth; finely chop heart and gizzard. Pull meat from neck and chop. Strain broth. Return broth to pan; boil until reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; add tea bag. Cover; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bag.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook until light brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Whisk in broth and cream. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until slightly thickened and smooth, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Stir in grated peel and neck, heart, and gizzard pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

Yeboah Clement
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5 stars!


Zain Aslam
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting gravy recipe.


henry oheneba
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This gravy is a great way to add a unique flavor to your meals. It's perfect for adventurous eaters.


Scott Randall
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I'm not usually a fan of tea, but I really enjoyed this gravy. The lemon flavor really balanced out the tea flavor.


Gypsy Jane
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This gravy is a great way to add a little something extra to your meals. It's perfect for special occasions or everyday dinners.


SujoN Rabidas
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I'm always looking for new ways to use tea, and this recipe is a great one. The tea and lemon flavors really complement each other.


Nadira Rhaman Labuni
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This gravy is a great way to use up leftover tea. I always have a few tea bags in the back of my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Minenhle Mdluli
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and flavorful gravy.


Jabar Khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile - you can use it on chicken, fish, or even vegetables.


Marju Aktr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gravy turned out perfect. It was the perfect consistency and the flavor was spot on.


Exfinit
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I've never had tea and lemon gravy before, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a delicious and unique way to add flavor to your meal.


Betty Rittain
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the tea and lemon flavors worked together. This gravy is definitely a new favorite.


Shahad Khan
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This gravy is perfect for chicken or fish. It's light and flavorful, and it really enhances the taste of the main course.


Marti Aldeco
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a keeper.


M Manik
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The tea and lemon flavor combination is unique and refreshing. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


M. M.G
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


Wayne David
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great!


DaltonReich Deadflame
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This was absolutely delicious! I was skeptical about the tea, but it added a wonderfully subtle flavor that really complemented the lemon. I will definitely be making this again.