Ingredients

  • 6 cups turkey broth or 6 cups canned chicken broth
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • Bourbon

Method

  • Pour roasting pan drippings in measuring cup and allow to separate.
  • Reserve 3 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Discard remaining fat and add drippings to turkey stock.
  • Heat reserved fat in roasting pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic, shallot, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  • Cook and stir until shallot is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Make a paste with butter and flour in a small bowl and reserve.
  • Add broth to roasting pan and scrape up any brown bits from bottom of pan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Slowly whisk in flour mixture, continuing to boil, until thickened.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in one capful of good bourbon just before serving.