Makeover Home-Style Gravy

Name: Makeover Home-Style Gravy
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 cup sherry or unsweetened apple juice; 2-1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon turkey drippings; 1 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup sherry or unsweetened apple juice
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon turkey drippings
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute the onion, carrot and celery in oil until tender. Add sherry; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add the water, parsley and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until liquid is nearly reduced by half.
2

Strain and discard vegetables and herbs; set liquid aside (liquid should measure 1-1/2 cups).
3

In a small saucepan, combine flour and broth until smooth. Stir in the drippings, sage, browning sauce if desired, salt, pepper and reserved liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.