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Red Wine Gravy Recipe

Homemade Red Wine Gravy Recipe is a make-ahead, rich and velvety gravy recipe without pan drippings. Perfect over turkey, chicken, mashed potatoes, or beef!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shallot finely minced
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 2 cups stock *see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2-4 sprigs thyme or coordinating herb based on what you are making this for
  • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch if needed

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add minced shallots. Saute until soft.
  2. Add flour and stir into a paste (roux). Brown, stirring for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in red wine until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a low boil.
  4. When boiling, reduce to a light simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 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!
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Notes

  • Use can use chicken, vegetable or turkey stock. If you are making this in addition to a roast turkey or chicken, use the drippings and then supplement with stock. The flavors from however you seasoning your meat will complement the gravy.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% 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.