Turkey Gravy

Serves: 6

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

53

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Canola Oil

1 cup

Brandy

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Arrange rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F

2

In roasting pan, toss bones with 1/4 cup oil

3

Roast until well browned, about 20 minutes

4

Remove from oven and set aside

5

In heavy, large pot over moderately low heat, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil until hot but not smoking

6

Add garlic, onions, celery, and carrots and sauté until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes

7

Add peppercorns and continue cooking until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes

8

Add brandy and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 1 minute

9

Add turkey bones, chicken stock, and demi-glace and bring to a boil

10

Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 2 to 2 1/2 hours

11

Strain, return to pot, and place over moderately low heat

12

Skim excess fat, then add basil, remove from heat, cover, and let steep 10 minutes

13

Strain gravy through cheesecloth-lined sieve into large pot

14

Stir in salt and keep warm

15

Arrange rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F

16

In roasting pan, toss bones with 1/4 cup oil

17

Roast until well browned, about 20 minutes

18

Remove from oven and set aside

19

In heavy, large pot over moderately low heat, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil until hot but not smoking

20

Add garlic, onions, celery, and carrots and sauté until golden brown, 16 to 18 minutes

21

Add peppercorns and continue cooking until aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes

22

Add brandy and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, about 1 minute

23

Add turkey bones, chicken stock, and demi-glace and bring to a boil

24

Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened and reduced by half, 2 to 2 1/2 hours

25

Strain, return to pot, and place over moderately low heat

26

Skim excess fat, then add basil, remove from heat, cover, and let steep 10 minutes

27

Strain gravy through cheesecloth-lined sieve into large pot

28

Stir in salt and keep warm