Ingredients
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- 2 cups de-fatted turkey drippings (or chicken/turkey stock)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons apple juice
- Optional: 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh sage
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until lightly browned (10-12 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the flour along with salt and pepper; stir continuously for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in turkey drippings until smooth.
- If using, stir in apple juice and sage for added flavor.
- Simmer gently while stirring until thickened (about 4-5 minutes). Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot alongside turkey and sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg