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      Gravy Three Ways

      Sarah Mastracco shows how to make basic gravy with a roux, then adds flavor with three embellishment ideas.

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      Gravy Three Ways

      Sarah Mastracco shows how to make basic gravy with a roux, then adds flavor with...

      Gravy Three Ways

      Sarah Mastracco shows how to make basic gravy with a roux, then adds flavor with three embellishment ideas.

      Watch the Video

      Play Gravy Three Ways

      Gravy Three Ways

      Sarah Mastracco shows how to make basic gravy with a roux, then adds flavor with...

    Make thick, satisfying gravy this Thanksgiving with an easy recipe from TV chef Sarah Mastracco.
    The Martha Stewart Show
    • Yield Makes 4 cups
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • Roasting pan with turkey drippings
    • 3/4 cup dry white wine
    • 4 cups Turkey Stock
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

    Directions

    1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When butter begins to bubble, whisk in flour. Cook, whisking often, until flour is cooked through and has a nutty fragrance, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove roux from heat and let cool to room temperature. Use roux immediately or transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated, up to 1 month.

    2. Pour pan drippings into a fat separator to remove fat; set aside. Alternatively, pour pan drippings into a glass bowl and use a spoon to remove fat from top of drippings; set aside.

    3. Place reserved roasting pan over 2 burners on medium heat. Pour wine into pan; using a wooden spoon, stir, scraping up bottom bits from pan. Let cook until wine is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 2 minutes; add reserved pan drippings. Add 4 cups hot turkey stock and bring to a boil. Whisk in 4 to 5 tablespoons roux mixture and return to a boil; let simmer until gravy is thick, adding more roux if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

    Variations

    For even more flavor, use this recipe to make Sarah's Mixed-Mushroom Gravy with Herbs and Madeira, Cognac and Grainy Mustard Turkey Gravy, or Turkey Gravy with Fresh Herbs.

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