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| Wild Mushroom Gravy |
| If your pan doesn't yield enough drippings, add water or chicken stock. Ingredients Pan drippings 2 cups water 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot 1 turkey neck 1 cup sliced crimini mushrooms 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps [about 3 1/2 ounces] 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon red currant jelly 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Method Place a large zip-top plastic bag inside a 4-cup measure. Pour drippings from turkey roasting pan into bag; let stand 10 minutes [fat will rise to the top]. Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings to measure 2 cups, stopping before fat layer reaches opening. Reserve 2 tablespoons fat in bag; set aside. Combine water, shallots, carrot, and turkey neck in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Strain cooking liquid though a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard solids, reserving turkey neck. Remove meat from neck; chop. Add meat and cooking liquid to defatted 2 cups drippings in 4-cup measure. Heat reserved 2 tablespoons fat in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms; sauté 2 minutes. Add flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually add cooking liquid mixture; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in jelly and pepper. |