Balsamic Gravy

Name: Balsamic Gravy
Yield: makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: Juices and browned bits from roasting pan (preceding recipe); 1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

December 22, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

Juices and browned bits from roasting pan (preceding recipe)

1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1
Pour off excess fat from roasting pan (leaving behind dark liquid and browned bits). Add broth to pan; cook over medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and the water. Reduce heat to medium; whisk flour mixture and vinegar into pan until gravy is completely smooth and has thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.

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