Applecidergravy Recipes

APPLE CIDER GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour out drippings and let fat rise to the top.
• Meanwhile, deglaze pan with a little water.
• Skim off 3 tbsps.
• of fat and put into saucepan.
• Toss out the rest of the fat.
• Add drippings to pan.
• Make a mix of the flour and a small amount of COLD chicken broth-- remember cold is good here.
• Put everything but the bourbon (or orange juice) and the orange peel into the saucepan.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Slowly, in a thin even stream, add the flour/broth mixture.
• Adjust for desired thickness.
• Remove from the heat add the bourbon or orange juice and the orange peel.
• Serve.

CIDER GRAVY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter until the flour has dissolved, making a roux. Let cook 2 to 3 minutes, and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
• In a liquid measuring cup, combine the cider and broth together. Slowly pour in over the roux and whisk constantly until all liquid has been incorporated into the mixture. Stir in the mustard. (If there are any pan drippings from the roasted turkey you can add them at this point). Add fresh thyme and let simmer until the gravy is thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.

APPLE CIDER GRAVY WITH GIBLETS

Steps:

• Simmer giblets in water for about 20 minutes. Strain water and reserve for gravy. Allow giblets to cool and chop very fine.
• To make the roux: Melt butter in a saute pan. Add flour and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
• Bring reserved stock and cider to a boil. Whisk in roux and simmer until thick. Add giblets and season with salt and black pepper.
• Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

PORK CHOP WITH CIDER GRAVY, SAUTEED APPLES, AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Season the chop with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the EVOO in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chop until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side, tenting loosely with foil once you turn the chop. Remove the cooked chop to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining EVOO and the onions and apples. Season with salt, pepper, and the thyme and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Douse with juice of the 1/2 lemon and remove to the plate with the chop.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it melts, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then whisk in the cider and stock. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
• Serve the chop covered with apples and onions, the gravy poured down over the top, and the muffin alongside.

APPLE GRAVY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add apple; saute until dark brown, adding 1 teaspoon butter to prevent scorching. Remove from heat; add brandy. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add broth and salt. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree apple mixture. Return to saucepan; simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat. Whisk in remaining butter. If desired, add pepper.

APPLE CIDER GRAVY

Steps:

• Remove the cooked chicken or pork from the skillet. Working over medium-high heat, add the butter, swish it around the pan to melt it, then whisk in the flour and cook until light brown, about 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock and apple cider and season with salt and pepper. Continue whisking and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce over the chicken or pork.