Calvados Gravy




Yield: 3-1/2 cups gravy
Prep: 45 mins Cook: 30 mins Roast: 400°F 35 mins to 40 mins
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Calvados Gravy
Ingredients
  • Turkey bones (from Herb-Roasted Turkey)
  • 3 - 4
    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2
    medium carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1
    large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3
    celery stalks, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    turnip, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1
    large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1
    garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/3
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 6
    cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2
    cup Calvados, apple brandy or apple juice
  • 4
    tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (1/2 stick)
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place turkey bones in a roasting pan; rub with 2 Tbsp. of the oil. Roast until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place carrots, onion, celery, turnip, apple, and garlic in a food processor (work in batches if needed) and pulse to a coarse puree. Remove bones from roasting pan; set aside. Place roasting pan on stove over high heat. Add remaining olive oil and vegetable puree. Cook and stir 15 minutes, until most of the moisture has cooked off and vegetables begin to caramelize. Sprinkle with the flour; cook 2 minutes more, stirring well to incorporate flour.

3. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring to ensure there are no lumps. Place bones back in pan. Bring to a simmer. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the Calvados; gently simmer 20 minutes more. Remove from heat and strain through a sieve into a saucepan. (Don't use a very fine mesh sieve, as allowing some of the pulp to pass through helps thicken the gravy). Whisk in a few of the cold butter cubes at a time until incorporated. Repeat until all the butter has been incorporated. This thickens the sauce and adds a glossy, velvety finish and richness. Makes about 3-1/2 cups gravy.

From the Test Kitchen
  • Tip *Make-Ahead Directions:If desired, cover and chill up to 24 hours. Transfer mixture to a saucepan. Cook and stir until heated through. Add the butter as directed.
Nutrition Facts (Calvados Gravy)
  • Calories 140,
  • Protein (gm) 3,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 9,
  • Fat, total (gm) 9,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 11,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 3,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 3,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1555,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 4,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 2,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 16,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 85,
  • Potassium (mg) 195,
  • Calcium (DV %) 20,
  • Iron (DV %) 1,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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redheadtennisgirl wrote:

I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and it was delicious! The turnip and the apple play off each other so well. A definite make again!

11/27/2010 11:04:41 AM Report Abuse

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