Gravy Base Recipe

Name: Gravy Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; Reserved neck, gizzard and heart from 13- to 14-pound turkey; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; Stems from 1 bunch fresh parsley; 4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups reserved soaking liquid from Three-Mushroom; 2/3 cup tawny Port

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Reserved neck, gizzard and heart from 13- to 14-pound turkey
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Stems from 1 bunch fresh parsley
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups reserved soaking liquid from Three-Mushroom
2/3 cup tawny Port

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Pat neck, gizzard and heart dry.
3
Add to oil.
4
Cover and cook until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
5
Add onions, carrots, celery, marjoram, thyme, bay leaf and parsley stems.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
8
Uncover and saute until vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
9
Add broth, reserved mushroom soaking liquid (leaving sediment behind in bowl) and Port; bring to simmer.
10
Partially cover pan; simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Strain mixture into bowl, pressing on solids with back of spoon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, Reserved neck, gizzard and heart from 13- to 14-pound turkey, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Gravy Base falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gravy Base

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