American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy Recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

The American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy is a traditional gravy that is often served with turkey roast during holiday seasons. It's also a great addition to chicken and meatloaf, making them juicy and flavorful. The gravy has a thick and velvety texture that gives a rich taste to any dish. This recipe is easy to make and can enhance the taste of any meal within a short time. The stock, mushrooms, madeira wine, and flour make a perfect combination to produce a flavorsome gravy.

Instructions

1.	In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
2.	Add in the all-purpose flour and whisk together, until the flour is cooked and turns golden, for approximately 5 minutes.
3.	Add in the bay leaves or thyme sprig, 4 dried mushrooms, and madeira wine. Whisk together until combined.
4.	While stirring constantly, pour in the turkey stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth.
5.	Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer, until the gravy has thickened, for approximately 20 minutes.
6.	Once the gravy is thick and flavorful, strain it through a fine-mesh strainer, into a separate saucepan, to remove any lumps or large pieces.
7.	Heat the gravy in the separate saucepan and season with kosher salt, to taste. Serve warm.

PROS

The American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy is easy to make, and good for adding flavor to any meal.

The gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.

It is gluten-free, which makes it possible to add it to any diet without any restrictions.

CONS

The gravy is high in sodium which is not suitable for individuals with high blood pressure.

It is high in fat and should be consumed in moderation with a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy contains Manganese, a mineral that is essential for bone health.
The Mushroom in the recipe has been linked to supporting immune health and lowering blood pressure.

	4 cups turkey stock or 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
	4 tablespoons unsalted butter
	1/4 cup all-purpose flour
	2 bay leaves or 1 sprig thyme
	4 dried mushrooms
	2 tablespoons madeira wine
	kosher salt , to taste