Saturday, December 21, 2013

SO-EASY PAN GRAVY




method combines flavorful pan drippings with reduced chicken stock to deliver
rich and plentiful results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 cups

So-Easy Pan GravyINGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh sage
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pan drippings from one roast turkey or chicken
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Make a broth reduction: Heat chicken broth, wine and herbs in a medium 
  2. saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, approximately 
  3. 15–20 minutes. Remove herbs and discard. (Broth reduction may be 
  4. made up to 3 days ahead and reheated when ready to make gravy.)
  5. Make a simple roux to thicken gravy: Melt butter in a medium saucepan, 
  6. add flour and whisk continually to form a thick roux. Continue stirring until 
  7. flour is a caramel brown color. (Roux can be made earlier in the day and 
  8. reheated when ready to make gravy.)
  9. Gather pan drippings: Pour drippings from roasting pan into a glass 
  10. measuring cup or fat separator. Place in refrigerator to cool and allow fat to 
  11. rise to the top. Use a ladle to remove fat from top (and discard) or use a 
  12. turkey baster to suction darker pan drippings from the bottom.
  13. Add pan drippings to simmering broth reduction. Slowly ladle broth/dripping 
  14. mixture into hot roux, over medium heat, whisking continually so no lumps 
  15. form. When all liquid is incorporated stir in granulated garlic and allow gravy 
  16. to simmer for 5-10 minutes so flour can cook, stirring occasionally. If gravy 
  17. becomes too thick simply add some additional chicken broth or water. If it’s 
  18. too thin, simmer a little longer to reduce.
  19. Season to taste with salt and pepper just before serving.

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