Spiked Gravy

Health score
3%
Spiked Gravy
25 min.
8
171kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your dinner experience, this Spiked Gravy is a perfect choice. It’s a rich, savory sauce that brings a wonderful depth of flavor, perfect for pouring over turkey, mashed potatoes, or any comfort food that needs a little extra love. The combination of pan drippings, dry sherry, and a dash of dry mustard creates a unique balance of richness and tang, while the nutmeg adds a subtle warmth that makes each bite even more irresistible.

The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make! In just about 25 minutes, you can have a deliciously thick, flavorful gravy that will impress your guests. This recipe uses simple ingredients, like chicken broth and kosher salt, yet comes together in a way that tastes anything but basic. It’s perfect for holidays, special dinners, or any time you want to add an indulgent finishing touch to your meal.

With a perfect blend of protein, fat, and carbs, this gravy offers a satisfying boost of flavor and nutrition. Whether you're making it as a side dish or topping off your main course, this Spiked Gravy is bound to be a hit at your next gathering. It’s savory, smooth, and just the right amount of spiked to make every bite memorable!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • cups chicken broth 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground mustard dry
  • tablespoons sherry dry
  • 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • servings turkey 
  • servings butter unsalted melted

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Pour drippings through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup; skim off fat into a separate measuring cup. (
  2. Add melted butter to fat to equal 1/2 cup, if necessary.)
  3. Pour broth into a large bowl. Stir in 1 cup strained pan drippings.
  4. Heat 1/2 cup reserved fat in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Whisk in flour and next 2 ingredients. Cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Whisk in sherry; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
  7. Whisk in chicken broth mixture in a slow, steady stream. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein36.04%
Fat42.96%
Carbs21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
5.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.8056522594036%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:171.47kcal
8.57%
Fat:7.97g
12.26%
Saturated Fat:3.51g
21.92%
Carbohydrates:8.77g
2.92%
Net Carbohydrates:8.4g
3.06%
Sugar:0.65g
0.72%
Cholesterol:56.55mg
18.85%
Sodium:698.33mg
30.36%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:15.04g
30.09%
Vitamin B3:5.5mg
27.52%
Selenium:17.7µg
25.28%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.5%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.88%
Phosphorus:131.66mg
13.17%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.8%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.28%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.43%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.06%
Iron:1.14mg
6.35%
Folate:24.15µg
6.04%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.57%
Magnesium:20.71mg
5.18%
Potassium:175.7mg
5.02%
Copper:0.08mg
4.23%
Vitamin A:161.82IU
3.24%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.71%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.62%
Calcium:16.11mg
1.61%
Fiber:0.37g
1.46%
Source:My Recipes