Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe

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Photographs: Joshua Bousel

Turkey gravy is infused with wine, giving it a slightly dry character with mild fruitiness and a light bite from shallots.

Recipe Details

Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe

Active 15 mins
Total 30 mins
Serves 16 to 20 servings
Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • 3 cups turkey drippings or stock

  • 1 cup dry red wine

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter over medium high heat in medium saucepan. When foaming subsides, add in shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring frequently, until golden blonde, about 2 minutes.

  3. Gradually add in turkey drippings or stock and wine in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 3 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week, reheating over medium-low heat before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
46 Calories
3g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16 to 20
Amount per serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 52mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)