I know nobody asked for a gravy recipe, but I just had to share. This is the best gravy ever. My kids are spending Thanksgiving this year with their dad and his new fiance, and my son said the only way he will go is if I give him this recipe so he can make the gravy.
Cider-Sage Gravy
1 bunch sage leaves
3 tablespoons turkey drippings (at least)
1 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken or turkey stock
salt and pepper
Add the sage leaves to the roasting pan with the drippings from roasting the turkey. (If you have at least 6 tablespoons of drippings, you can double the recipe).
Place the pan over medium heat and allow the sage to infuse the fat and heat until the leaves start to stick to the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes.
Deglaze the pan by slowly adding the apple cider, stirring to scrape up the brown bits. Simmer for 3 minutes.
Whisk together the flour and chicken stock in a separate container until smooth.
Slowly pour the stock/flour mixture into the pan and stir continuously until it reaches the desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the sage leaves and add salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve.