Hard Cider Gravy

Health score
2%
Hard Cider Gravy
45 min.
8
188kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your holiday meals or cozy dinners, look no further than this delightful Hard Cider Gravy. Not only does it add a rich, robust flavor profile to your roasted turkey or chicken, but it also uses simple, readily available ingredients that blend perfectly to create a luscious, velvety sauce. The star of this gravy is, of course, the hard cider, which brings a hint of sweetness and a gentle acidity, enhancing the overall taste experience.

This recipe is also incredibly versatile! Whether you’re hosting a grand Thanksgiving feast or just enjoying a casual family dinner, this gravy is sure to impress. Made with the flavorful drippings from your roasted turkey, combined with low-sodium chicken broth and aromatics, it’s a fantastic way to take advantage of every last bit of deliciousness from your main course. Plus, it's easy to make—just a few steps and you’ll have a homemade gravy that’s worlds away from store-bought options.

In under 45 minutes, you will create a magnificent sauce that serves up to eight people, providing a comforting touch to your meal. With its perfect balance of flavors, this Hard Cider Gravy is bound to have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy the warmth and comfort that comes with this recipe, and make your gatherings even more special with this extraordinary addition to your dinner table!

Ingredients

  • cup cider dry white hard
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • servings kosher salt and pepper black
  • cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • servings drippings from roasted turkey with sage) for roasted turkey
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Strain the drippings into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  2. Let stand for 5 minutes, then skim off and discard the fat. (Alternatively, use a fat separator.)
  3. Place the empty pan over 2 burners over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the cider and cook for 1 minute, scraping up the bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Pour into the skimmed drippings and add enough broth to make a total of 4 cups. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the flour, whisking, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Whisk in the broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Strain.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein35.66%
Fat51.22%
Carbs13.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.25
Glycemic Load
2.99
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.0769565494164%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.28kcal
9.41%
Fat:9.49g
14.59%
Saturated Fat:4.59g
28.69%
Carbohydrates:5.47g
1.82%
Net Carbohydrates:5.33g
1.94%
Sugar:0.42g
0.47%
Cholesterol:58.5mg
19.5%
Sodium:281.46mg
12.24%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:2.42%
100%
Protein:14.86g
29.72%
Vitamin B3:5.76mg
28.78%
Selenium:14.72µg
21.03%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.24%
Phosphorus:140.85mg
14.08%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.45%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.53%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.08%
Potassium:214.52mg
6.13%
Iron:0.97mg
5.38%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.33%
Magnesium:19.97mg
4.99%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.78%
Copper:0.09mg
4.33%
Vitamin A:208.73IU
4.17%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.93%
Folate:14.27µg
3.57%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.91%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.47%
Calcium:14.28mg
1.43%
Source:My Recipes