Turkey Gravy without Drippings
The most popular and anticipated item during Thanksgiving and Christmas is the Turkey! When well-seasoned and cooked slowly for hours, this juicy protein is a favorite for most of us. What’s not to like… It also comes along with all sorts of yummy side dishes; Citrus Cranberry Sauce, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions, Squash à la Canadienne, Mixed Mashed Potatoes, and many more…
When serving turkey, there is a “must have” side that has to come with it… grrravvvy! C’mon, turkey without gravy is like a Hot Dog without a condiment on top… All right, I’m sure there will be at least one individual that will challenge me about how nice it is to enjoy a plain hot dog – fair enough – but the majority like gravy with their turkey…so there!
Sometimes things can go wrong and you can end up with either gravy that doesn’t taste right, barely any gravy or even worse… burnt gravy at the bottom of your pan. Oh no! That’s terrible! You don’t want to disappoint anyone because there’s no gravy to serve along with your turkey, right? If this ever happens, and trust me it does to many great home cooks, there’s a quick and easy way to make some more…
In this video, I’ll share a great way to make Turkey Gravy without Drippings! As I mentioned above, either you don’t have enough of it to serve to your invitees or something really bad happened during the cooking process, there’s a solution and you’ll be surprised how delicious it is and also how close it is to the real thing…
There are many kitchen tips & tricks and that is what this recipe is all about. This turkey gravy without drippings can be a real life saver – “It’s always good to have a backup plan, agree?”
I use an ingredient called “Bisto” for this recipe. It’s a meat-flavored gravy powder that originated in the United Kingdom in the early 20th century. Although I try to stay away from any processed foods, I do cheat a little when I have to. I’ve used flour in the past but it was still missing a “je ne sais quoi” in the gravy. With this ingredient, you get the flavor that you would when you make your gravy from the drippings.
Another plus about this recipe is as crazy and intense as it can be when cooking during the Holidays, you can make this turkey gravy without drippings a day ahead… what a relief! This can be another dish added to your list that doesn’t need to be made on the day of… you have to like that!
So just in case something happens and you’re looking for a quick alternative, THIS is the solution! With the beautiful flavor from this side, no one will know that it was made without the drippings…
This will be our little secret!
Bon Appétit!
Check out these other great Holiday recipes…
– Citrus Cranberry Sauce
– Christmas Stollen
– Old Fashioned Stuffing with Giblets
– Mistletoe Kiss
– Spicy Gingerbread Cookies
– Squash à la Canadienne
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Turkey Gravy without Drippings
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. butter tips & tricks
- 3 tbsp. red onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped tips & tricks
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp. Bisto® Savoury Gravy for Poultry
- 2 tsp. Marsala wine
- 1/4 cup 35% heavy cream
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
Directions
- In a medium pot over medium heat, add butter. When it starts sizzling, add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add rosemary and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
- Transfer a couple ladles to a measuring cup and add Bisto®; whisk until well mixed. Pour Bisto mixture into the pot and reduce the heat to medium, Add Marsala wine, heavy cream and freshly ground black pepper; whisk well.
- When the gravy starts to simmer again, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens, whisking occasionally.
- Taste and adjust if needed, and then transfer the gravy into a gravy boat. Serve immediately.
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