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 (gluten-free option available)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons apple juice (optional)
- Fresh sage (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until lightly browned (10-12 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, adding salt and pepper. Stir continuously for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in turkey drippings until smooth.
- If using, add apple juice and chopped sage; stir to combine.
- Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until thickened, adjusting seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg