Bourbon Gravy- put a new spin on turkey gravy by adding a little bourbon. Bourbon enhances the other flavors and adds a slight oaky, caramel flavor.
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: bourbon, gravy, Thanksgiving
Servings: 6
Ingredients
¼cupbutter
¼cupfinely diced onion
¼cupall-purpose flour
2cupsturkey drippings
2tablespoonsbourbon
2tablespoonsheavy cream
1teaspoonchopped fresh thyme or rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over onion and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in turkey drippings. Simmer, whisking frequently, for about 2 minutes. If it gets too thick, add some chicken broth.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Notes
If you don't have a full 2 cups of turkey drippings, make up the difference with chicken stock or broth.Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.