Gravy Starter
Ingredients:
- 2 T. butter
- 5-6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (I used pre-cooked)
- 1 cup carrots, roughly chopped
- 1 cup celery, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
- 6 cups chicken and/or turkey stock (plus more, plan on about 8 cups to be safe, or two cartons)
- 1 T. whole peppercorns, optional (I like a peppery gravy, so I decided to add it to the starter as well. However, I recommend waiting to add the salt until you make the gravy or the end result may be too salty.)
- 2 T. butter
- 5-6 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (I used pre-cooked)
- 1 cup carrots, roughly chopped
- 1 cup celery, roughly chopped
- 1 large onion, cut into large chunks
- 6 cups chicken and/or turkey stock (plus more, plan on about 8 cups to be safe, or two cartons)
- 1 T. whole peppercorns, optional (I like a peppery gravy, so I decided to add it to the starter as well. However, I recommend waiting to add the salt until you make the gravy or the end result may be too salty.)
Directions:
1. In a stock pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the bacon (or that bag of organs that comes with Mr. Bird) and saute until dark brown.
2. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and add to the pot. Saute over medium-high heat until veggies are dark brown.
3. Add the stock and peppercorns, if using. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes.
4. Once stock is reduced by about half and a beautiful brown color, remove from heat and pour over a strainer into a 4 cup measuring cup (if you don't have one of these, get one - you will find so many uses for it!). Press the vegetables down to release all the juices.
5. Add enough chicken stock to bring the final quantity to 4 cups. Place in refrigerator uncovered until cooled, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be made up to 2 days before.
what a gorgeous color!
I made this for tomorrow. How do I use with turkey drippings?
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DeleteHere's the link to my gravy recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!