Savory Turkey Gravy with White Wine and Apple Cider

Ingredients

- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup rendered chicken fat
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups turkey drippings
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices (such as thyme, sage, and black pepper)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Finely chop the onions and fresh parsley. Measure out the dry white wine, apple cider, and turkey drippings.
- Mix the all-purpose flour and cornstarch together in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Sauté the Onions:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the rendered chicken fat over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are translucent and slightly caramelized. This should take approximately 10 minutes (PT10M, 10 minutes).

3. Create a Roux:
- Gradually add the flour and cornstarch mixture to the sautéed onions, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring and cooking the roux until it turns a light golden brown color, about 6 minutes (PT6M, 6 minutes).

4. Deglaze with Wine and Cider:
- Slowly pour in the dry white wine and apple cider, stirring well to combine with the roux.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the alcohol to evaporate for about 5 minutes (PT5M, 5 minutes).

5. Add Turkey Drippings:
- Gradually add the turkey drippings, stirring continuously to integrate the flavors and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season with mixed spices and continue simmering and stirring occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes (PT10M, 10 minutes).

6. Finish with Fresh Herbs:
- Once the gravy has reached your desired thickness, remove it from the heat.
- Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving to provide a vibrant, herbal finish.

Total Time

PT31M
31 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

turkey gravy, white wine sauce, savory gravy, apple cider gravy, Thanksgiving side dish, holiday gravy, herb-infused gravy, onion gravy, turkey drippings, stovetop gravy

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 932 calories

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