American Kitchen Classic Basic Turkey Gravy

This basic recipe will give a better result using the turkey stock. Remember to warm your gravy boat or serving pitcher with hot water a few minutes before you need it to serve the gravy. Dry it before adding the gravy.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  cups  turkey stock or 4  cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  bay leaves or 1  sprig thyme
• 4  dried mushrooms
• 2  tablespoons madeira wine
•  kosher salt, to taste

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of stock to a boil. Remove from heat and keep warm.
2. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking, for 1 minute. The roux will become smooth and golden brown. Keep whisking!
3. Within 2-3 minutes it will be the color of cafe au lait (golden brown) and smell slightly toasted. Gradually whisk in the warm stock and bring to a boil. Lower heat so the gravy is at a bare simmer.
4. Add the bay leaves, mushrooms and Madeira and let simmer until grav is reduced by half. Remove the bay leaves and the mushrooms by a slotted spoon. Keep warm until turkey is finished.
5. Transfer the turkey to a carving board and strain the drippings from the pan into a measuring cup. Skim the fat, add enough water to measure 1 cup.
6. Place the roasting pan over two burners on medium high heat. Add the drippings mixture and deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Strain into the gravy and simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes. Season to taste and serve.