How to Make Herb Gravy

This herb gravy is really just a variation of a common pan gravy, but it tastes special and appears more elegant. Experiment with different herbs to find combinations you like. The recipe assumes that you have just roasted a turkey. Yields 4 cups.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Chef's Knives
• Gravy Boats
• Measuring Cups
• Mixing Spoons
• Roasting Pans
• Wire Whisks
• 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 1/2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 tbsp. fresh minced rosemary
• 1/2 tbsp. fresh minced sage
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp. fresh minced thyme
• 3 1/2 c. turkey stock

1. Set aside turkey after it is done cooking. Take the roasting pan the turkey was roasted in and pour all the drippings into a glass measuring cup that can accommodate 1 quart of liquid. Leave any bits of encrusted gunk on the bottom of the roasting pan (these are actually tasty).
2. Let the drippings stand until the fat rises to the top of the measuring cup. Spoon off the fat and reserve.
3. Add stock so that there are 4 cups of liquid in the measuring cup.
4. Set the roasting pan over medium-low heat (you may need to use two burners at once).
5. Spoon out 6 tbsp. of the reserved fat and put it back in the roasting pan.
6. Sprinkle the flour over the fat and whip with a wire whisk. Whisk flour and fat for one to two minutes, until the flour turns a nice golden-brown color.
7. Pour the drippings and stock mixture into the roasting pan and scrape off the encrusted bits on the bottom of the pan.
8. Simmer mixture for two to three minutes, whisking every so often.
9. Add thyme, sage, rosemary and parsley and stir to combine.
10. Adjust the thickness of the gravy: If it is too thin, simmer, whisking often, until the gravy is as thick as you want it. If it is too thick, whisk in a little more stock.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Strain gravy if you want to get rid of any remaining encrusted bits you loosened earlier. Pour gravy into a gravy boat and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• You can substitute canned chicken stock for the turkey stock.