Red Wine Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
253 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Red Wine Gravy Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by gently sautéing finely minced shallots in butter to bring out sweetness and aroma. Flour is added to form a roux and browned slightly over several minutes to develop a nutty flavor base. Red wine is whisked in gradually, blending into a smooth sauce before adding stock and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme sprigs. The mixture is brought to a low boil, then simmered for 15 minutes to reduce and concentrate flavors. Running the sauce through a fine mesh sieve removes solids for a velvety texture. If the sauce is too thin, a cornstarch slurry can be whisked in to thicken it to desired consistency. This gravy enhances roasted meats, especially poultry or beef, complemented by the acidity and complexity of the red wine.
The notes suggest flexible stock use, including chicken, vegetable, or turkey stock, and recommend using pan drippings from roast poultry to add depth to the gravy, leveraging seasoning from the meat itself.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shallot finely minced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups red wine dry
- 2 cups stock see note
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2-4 thyme or coordinating herb based on what you are making this for, sprigs
- 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch if needed
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add minced shallots. Saute until soft.
- Add flour and stir into a paste (roux). Brown, stirring for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in red wine until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a low boil.
- When boiling, reduce to a light simmer for 15 minutes.
- Run through a fine mesh sieve and return to saucepan. If needed, spoon out a small amount of gravy and mix with 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch. Whisk back into the saucepan and whisk until desired thickness. Correct seasoning, if needed and serve!
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Notes
- Choose chicken, vegetable, or turkey stock depending on availability and intended pairing.
- Incorporate pan drippings from roast chicken or turkey to enhance gravy flavor with meat seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1442mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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