Turkey Mushroom Gravy for Thanksgiving
Superb Mushroom Turkey Gravy recipe It's a favorite, even for the people who are not avid mushroom fans!
Cook Time2 hours
Ingredients
- 2cups unsalted butter
- 1 pound portobello mushroomswiped clean with paper towel
- 2 pounds whole white mushroomswiped clean with paper towel
- 1cup all-purpose flour
- 414.5 ounce cans chicken broth
- 1 1/2cups turkey pan drippings
- 1 1/2cups chopped onionsvery fine
- 3/4 cup chopped celeryvery fine
- Salt and pepperto taste
- 1/4tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-low heat, and cook the mushrooms until they are browned and the butter is clear, about 1 hour. Remove the mushrooms, coarsely chop them, and set aside, There should be about 1 cup of butter left in the stock pot; whisk the flour into the butter, and gently cook over low heat until the flour mixture turns a rich brown, about 20 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth; bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken the stock.
- Pour the turkey drippings into a saucepan, then cook and stir the onions and celery in the drippings over medium-low heat until the onions being to turn brown, about 20 minutes. Stir in the drippings and vegetables into the thickened stock. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Stir in the chopped mushrooms, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.