Homemade Gravy

Sage gives this gravy a distinct fall flavor which is perfect atop turkey, chicken, stuffing, potatoes, or biscuits.

Recipe Information

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups chicken stock (see Tips for using turkey drippings from roasted turkey)

• 2 tablespoons white wine

• 3/4 teaspoon dried parsley

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• 1 large pinch of fresh chopped sage (or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage)

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Preparation

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour, whisking constantly to form a white, paste-like roux. Slowly whisk in chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time. When all the stock is incorporated, add the wine, herbs, and spices, stir and bring the mixture to a simmer for 10 minutes. Reduce heat, add cream, and stir. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion

Sage gives this gravy a distinct fall flavor which is perfect atop turkey, chicken, stuffing, potatoes or biscuits.

Tips & Notes

How to Use Turkey Drippings

To use turkey drippings in your gravy, remove most of the fat from the drippings in your roasting pan, then strain the drippings into a liquid measuring cup. Add enough chicken stock to make two cups total and use in the recipe as directed.

Vegetarian Version

Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock to make a vegetarian version of this holiday favorite. 

Nutritional Information

102 calories, 8 g. fat, 22 mg. cholesterol, 5 g. carbohydrates, 2 g. protein, 0 g. fiber, 307 mg. sodium

Recipe courtesy of grocery.coop.