Morel Gravy

Name: Morel Gravy
Ingredients: 1 (3-ounce) package dried morels; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 1/2 cups homemade beef gravy or 1 package brown-gravy mix (like Knorr or McCormick) prepared according to directions but using the reserved morel soaking water instead of water; 1 tablespoon dried green peppercorns; 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 (3-ounce) package dried morels
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups homemade beef gravy or 1 package brown-gravy mix (like Knorr or McCormick) prepared according to directions but using the reserved morel soaking water instead of water
1 tablespoon dried green peppercorns
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Place the morels in a small bowl, cover with about 1 1/2 cups very warm water and let soak until softened.
2

Drain and reserve the soaking liquid.
3

Melt the butter in the oil in a shallow saucepan over medium heat.
4

Add the shallot and garlic and saute until soft, but not brown, about 3 minutes.
5

Add the wine and heat to boiling.
6

Boil 1 minute to reduce slightly.
7

Add the prepared gravy, peppercorns and morels.
8

Heat the gravy to boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors are blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
9

Stir in the heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.