Homemade Gravy

Name: Homemade Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 c.
Ingredients: 1/2 c. unsalted butter (1 stick); 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; black pepper; 2 c. chicken broth or stock, heated; 1 tbsp. Cognac or brandy; 1 tbsp. heavy cream (optional)

By Ina GartenPublished: Oct 1, 2015

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Kate Mathis

Yields:

1 c.

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

This homemade gravy is the perfect accompaniment for your Thanksgiving turkey, and it is easy enough to become a household staple.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
black pepper
2 cups chicken broth or stock, heated
1 Tbsp. Cognac or brandy
1 Tbsp. heavy cream (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1In 12-inch skillet, cook butter and onion on medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2Whisk in flour, then 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add broth and Cognac; cook, uncovered, 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream, if using. Gravy can be refrigerated in airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat on medium-low heat, adding pan drippings from turkey, if desired.

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