Best gravy I ever made
 

Found this gravy recipe on foodtv.com, and it sounded good, but it called for cognac or brandy. Well, of course, we didn't have any of that stuff in the house! So, ....






















I used Jack Daniels, instead! :slaphappy It was awesome!

Did you use kosher salt?

:winkgrin Actually, yes! I'm a big fan of Food Network, and especially Alton Brown's "Good Eats". He uses kosher salt almost all the time, so I do too!

LOL it was tic considering you deviated from the other ingredients.

Yep. But I think JD was the only sub. I already had or bought the rest. But I didn't feel like shelling out for a bottle of cognac or brandy just for a tablespoon! I mean, come on, what would I do with the rest of it??? :happydance

Homemade Gravy Copyright, 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style,, All rights reserved
Show: Barefoot Contessa
Episode: The Holiday Meal

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Defatted turkey drippings plus chicken stock to make 2 cups, heated
1 tablespoon Cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon white wine, optional
1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional

In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.


NOTE: This is the recipe reference. Please post the recipe instead of just the site. Many times recipes are only listed for a limited time, as this one was. :)

OK, thanks for the tip.

It is copyrighted.

This seems to be a LOW Carb gravy???

Yeah, so drink up! :slaphappy