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Make-Ahead Red Wine Gravy

Reduce the stress of making the gravy while the turkey rests by making it up to 3 days ahead. Amp up the turkey flavor by stirring in any drippings just before reheating and serving.

Serves 8
Ready in 60 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 55 mins
135 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 6 cups low-sodium  turkey or chicken stock
> 3/4 cup dry red wine
> 1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
> 2 small sprigs rosemary
> 5 tbsp unsalted butter
> 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
> 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
> Reserved Turkey Drippings

Steps

1
In a medium pot, combine the stock, wine, onion, and rosemary. Heat to a boil on high. Reduce heat to simmer. Simmer 30–45 min., until reduced to about 4 cups, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, discard onion and rosemary. Transfer liquid to a large bowl. Wipe out pot.
2
In pot, melt the butter on medium. Sprinkle in the flour and cook 3–4 min., until golden, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in broth mixture and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Heat to a simmer on high. Reduce heat and simmer 5 min., until thickened, stirring occasionally. Let cool completely and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
3
When ready to serve, transfer gravy to a pot and heat on medium until hot. Whisk in any turkey drippings from roast turkey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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