Ingredients
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- 2 cups de-fatted turkey drippings (or chicken stock)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple juice (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage (optional)
Instructions
- In a large deep sauté pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until lightly browned, about 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and add salt and pepper. Stir continuously for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings until smooth.
- If using, stir in apple juice and sage to enhance flavor.
- Simmer gently until thickened, about 4–5 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve hot over turkey or your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg