Rich Delicious Turkey Gravy

By Addie

Ingredients

• TURKEY STOCK:
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 stalks celery for turkey stock
• Salt and pepper to taste for turkey stock
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• GRAVY:
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups (about 2 onions) chopped yellow onions, plus
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Turkey drippings plus turkey stock (made from giblets and neck, see recipe below) - enough to make 2 cups total
• 1 Tablespoon brandy
• 1 Tablespoon white wine
• 1 Tablespoon half and half

Preparation

Step 1

TURKEY STOCK:

Place turkey giblets and neck in saucepan. Add 1 onion, (quartered) and 2 stalks celery, cut in thirds. Add salt and pepper to taste
Cover with water and simmer for 1 hour.
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GRAVY:

Saute onions in butter over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, until onions are lightly browned. Sprinkle flour in pan, whisk in, then add salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add hot turkey stock, plus turkey drippings from pan (enough to make 2 cups.) Add brandy. Cook uncovered 4-5 minutes until thickened. Add wine and cream. Season to taste.