What white wine is good for gravy?

Dry, crisp white wines such as viognier, pinot gris, or sauvignon blanc are my preferred wines for gravy recipes as they add a tanginess and balance that is very welcome when paired with rich, heavy dishes. A chardonnay is also very nice but not my first choice.

Does wine cook out of gravy?

The alcohol content will reduce after simmering but will not cook out completely. According to the USDA, 40% of the original amount will remain after 15 minutes of cooking, 35% after 30 minutes and 25% after an hour.

Can you substitute cooking wine for white wine?

I do not recommend using cooking wine as it often has additives and salt and not a good flavor. You should cook with something you would drink as the flavor will come through in the final dish.

How do you fix lumpy gravy?

If you are careful to whisk in between each addition of stock you should not get lumps. But if you find yourself with lumps the easiest thing to do is strain your gravy through a fine mesh strainer or sieve to remove lumps of flour. Alternatively you could blend the gravy in a blender until smooth.

Make Ahead White Wine Turkey Gravy

Description

This make ahead white wine turkey gravy is silky, rich, and balanced with layers of flavor from the rich roasted turkey wing broth, browned butter roux and white wine. With plenty of herbs, black and white pepper, and a touch of dijon mustard to finish - this is the best turkey gravy to ever grace your gravy boat!

Ingredients

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For the stock:

2 fresh turkey wings
2 large celery stalks, cut into large chunks
2 large carrots, cut into large chunks
2 shallots, unpeeled, halved
1 head fresh garlic, unpeeled, halved
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
salt and pepper
olive oil
sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley - a few stalks of each

For the gravy:

4 ounces (1 stick or 1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt (plus more as needed)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning blend
1 cup dry white wine
4-6 cups roasted turkey wing stock
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
worcestershire and/or soy sauce: optional, as needed for flavor

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Instructions

To make the roasted turkey wing stock:

Place all vegetables in a large oven-safe pot or dutch oven and place wings on top.
Drizzle wings with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast at 375 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until wings are very brown.
Remove from oven and add herbs, mushrooms, and topping with water.
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to simmer for 2 hour
Strain and proceed with gravy recipe.

To make the white wine gravy:

Add butter to a large saucepan or pot and melt over medium heat. Continue cooking until butter turns a light brown color.
Add flour to browned butter and whisk well. Cook this roux for a minute or two, whisking constantly, before adding seasonings and whisking to combine.
Add white wine. Whisk again - you will have a lumpy looking mixture at this point.
Add one cup of stock at a time, whisking well between each addition. You should need about 4-5 cups to get a good gravy consistency. I like when it is pourable and just a little thick, not gloppy. If it is too thin, simply allow to simmer until it thickens to desired consistency. If it is too thick, add more broth or a bit of water if you are out of broth.
When gravy is at desired thickness, whisk in dijon mustard and taste for seasoning.
Add more salt and pepper as needed. If you want a richer flavor add a dash or two of soy sauce and/or worcestershire sauce. If you want more acidity add a tiny splash more wine or vinegar (sherry or white wine are best).

Notes

If you want to add drippings from your turkey you absolutely should! But hold off on salting the gravy until after you add them and taste the saltiness of your gravy before adjusting seasonings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
stock roasting and simmering time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: side dish, poultry, Thanksgiving
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

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