Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Porcini Mushroom Gravy is the perfect complement to any Thanksgiving turkey recipes or stuffing recipes. Smooth and creamy gravy recipes like this are the perfect topping on your yearly feast.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. Enhance the Flavor: Porcini mushrooms have a rich, earthy flavor that adds depth and complexity to the gravy. It will elevate your Thanksgiving meal to a whole new level of deliciousness.
2. Perfect Pairing: The savory and umami flavors of the porcini mushroom gravy pair perfectly with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and all the classic Thanksgiving sides. It's a match made in foodie heaven!
3. Crowd-Pleasing: Whether you're hosting a big family gathering or just cooking for a few close friends, this gravy is sure to be a hit. Its smooth and creamy texture will have everyone coming back for seconds.
4. Easy to Make: Despite its gourmet taste, porcini mushroom gravy is surprisingly simple to make. With just a few ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a homemade gravy that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant.
5. Leftover Magic: One of the best things about porcini mushroom gravy is that it can transform leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a whole new meal. Pour it over sandwiches, mashed potatoes, or even pasta for a delicious post-holiday treat. Trust us, you'll never look at leftovers the same way again!
Yields2 Cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon warm water
- 1 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
- 6 tablespoon white whole-wheat flour
- 2 cup cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Soak mushrooms in warm water for 5 minutes.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour until blended and continue stirring until roux is lightly browned and develops nutty aroma.
- Whisk in broth, optional salt and onion powder. Bring to a gentle boil until just thickened, stirring. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with pepper. Add softened mushrooms and any soaking liquid.
- Purée gravy in food processor or food mill. Return mixture to saucepan. Heat just to a simmer.