Turkey Gravy

By suzygav

Ingredients

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups (about 2 onions) chopped yellow onions, plus 1 more onion for turkey stock
• 2 stock celery for turkey stock
• salt and pepper to taste for turkey stock
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• turkey drippings plus turkey stock (made from giblets and neck, see recipe below) - enough to make 2 cups
• 1 Tbs brandy
• 1 Tbs white wine
• 1 Tbs half and half

Preparation

Step 1

Turkey stock
Place turkey giblets and neck in saucepan
Add 1 onion (quartered), 2 stocks celery (cut in thirds), salt and pepper to taste
Cover with water
Simmer for 1 hour

Gravy

Saute butter and onions 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