Apple Cider Gravy

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons fat from the drippings, the rest of the no-fat drippings
  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh apple cider or 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon or 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

  1. Pour out drippings and let fat rise to the top.
  2. Meanwhile, deglaze pan with a little water.
  3. Skim off 3 tbsps.
  4. of fat and put into saucepan.
  5. Toss out the rest of the fat.
  6. Add drippings to pan.
  7. Make a mix of the flour and a small amount of COLD chicken broth-- remember cold is good here.
  8. Put everything but the bourbon (or orange juice) and the orange peel into the saucepan.
  9. Bring to a simmer.
  10. Slowly, in a thin even stream, add the flour/broth mixture.
  11. Adjust for desired thickness.
  12. Remove from the heat add the bourbon or orange juice and the orange peel.
  13. Serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

180 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 4.5g 6% DV
Carbs 29.6g 11% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 229.3mg 10% DV
Potassium 57mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3.3mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 11.5mg 1% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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