Chestnut Gravy

Name: Chestnut Gravy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Turkey drippings (From roasted turkey); 0.75 cup Cooked and mashed chestnuts (About 1 pound fresh chestnuts before cooking); 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour; 1 cup Turkey stock or broth (If needed to thin gravy); 0.25 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste)

A rich and savory gravy made with turkey drippings and mashed chestnuts, perfect for enhancing your holiday meals.

⏱ Prep: 20m

🍳 Cook: 25m

⏰ Total: 45m

🍽 Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups Turkey drippings (From roasted turkey)
0.75 cup Cooked and mashed chestnuts (About 1 pound fresh chestnuts before cooking)
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
1 cup Turkey stock or broth (If needed to thin gravy)
0.25 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste)

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Instructions

1If using fresh chestnuts, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut an 'X' on the flat side of each chestnut. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the shells split open. Let cool slightly, then peel and mash. Alternatively, use pre-cooked chestnuts.
2In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms (a roux). Be careful not to burn it.
3Gradually whisk in the turkey drippings into the roux, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
4Stir in the mashed chestnuts, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. If the gravy is too thick, add turkey stock or broth to reach desired consistency.
5Serve hot over turkey, mashed potatoes, or stuffing.