Reynolds Family Thanksgiving Gravy

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish

Materials

  • 3 quarts Turkey Stock
  • 2 cups Somerset Ridge Ruby Red
  • 2 shallots coarsely chopped
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup reserved turkey pan drippings
  • 1 tsp Asian fish sauce plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce plus more for seasoning
  • Kosher salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the turkey stock, Somerset Ridge Ruby Red and shallots and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 45 minutes.
  • Strain the stock into a large bowl. Wipe out the saucepan.
  • Melt the butter in the saucepan.
  • Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, whisking frequently, until deep golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the strained stock and the reserved turkey pan drippings and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook over moderately high heat, whisking occasionally, until the gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the 1 teaspoon of fish sauce and 1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add more fish sauce and Worcestershire sauce to taste.
  • Serve hot.