Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Updated August 30, 2018
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Turkey gravy is infused with wine, giving it a slightly dry character with mild fruitiness and a light bite from shallots.

Recipe Details

Red Wine and Shallot Gravy Recipe

Active 15 mins
Total 30 mins
Serves 16 to 20 servings
Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • 3 cups turkey drippings or stock

  • 1 cup dry red wine

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter over medium high heat in medium saucepan. When foaming subsides, add in shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring frequently, until golden blonde, about 2 minutes.

  3. Gradually add in turkey drippings or stock and wine in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 3 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sherry and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week, reheating over medium-low heat before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
46Calories
3gFat
3gCarbs
1gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16 to 20
Amount per serving
Calories46
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g4%
Saturated Fat 2g8%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 138mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 1mg4%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0mg1%
Potassium 52mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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