Homemade Gravy

Name: Homemade Gravy
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 3 cups
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions); 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated; 1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

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Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 3 cups

Level: Easy
Total: 40 min

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated

1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy

1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Directions

In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the onions in butter on 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 and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the cream, if desired, and serve.