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Ingredients
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
- 1 tablespoon white wine, optional
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional
Directions
In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.
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By mlundber
Austin tx
on May 29, 2013
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I made this for mashed potatoes tonight and it was spectacular! First time ever making gravy and I couldn't be more proud. I didn't have turkey drippings so I used 6 pieces of low sodium bacon (for the Brussels sprouts side and cooked the onions in the grease. It was almost exactly 1/4 cup of grease. I left the onions in there for at least 45 mins. Absolutely perfect, but if you're making it for a group I would double it. Added the cognac but not wine or cream and it was plenty thick and flavorful.
By iLuv2Cook64
Rogers, AR
on April 06, 2013
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The best gravy ever!! This is my second review of this and I have made it for the past two years at Thanksgiving. I follow the recipe exactly every time. Since I first found this recipe though I have used Chicken broth if we are having chicken and beef drippings/beef broth if we were having Beef Roast and it comes out delicious every time!
By ana.vb
Portland, OR
on February 05, 2013
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This was so delicious and easy to make! It was definitely all gone at the end of dinner. I added the optional white wine and heavy cream.
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