Turkey Mushroom Gravy

I have been making Thanksgiving dinner every year since the 1970's. I have tried every kind of turkey gravy. I created this recipe about 15 years ago. It is everyone's favorite, even the people who hate mushrooms. Serve with roasted turkey and cornbread stuffing!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 347 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups unsalted butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 pound portobello mushrooms, wiped clean with paper towels
• 2 pounds whole white mushrooms, wiped clean with paper towels
• 1 ½ cups turkey pan drippings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium-low heat, and cook the mushrooms until they are browned and the butter is clear, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove the mushrooms, coarsely chop them, and set aside. There should be about 1 cup of butter left in the stock pot; whisk the flour into the butter, and gently cook over low heat until the flour mixture turns mahogany brown in color, about 20 minutes. Whisk in the chicken broth; bring the mixture to a simmer to thicken the stock.

Step 2

Pour the turkey drippings into a saucepan, then cook and stir the onions and celery in the drippings over medium-low heat until the onions begin to turn brown, about 20 minutes. Stir the drippings and vegetables into the thickened stock. Bring the gravy to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Stir in the chopped mushrooms, then season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.