Countdown to Thanksgiving: Sara Moulton’s Make Ahead Gravy and turkey carving tips Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or turkey broth, heated
- 1/2 cup dry red or white wine
- reserved liquid from turkey roasting drippings
- reserved liquid from turkey resting platter
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