Portabella Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Transform your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey drippings into a rich and decadent portabella mushroom gravy! This recipe adds an earthy depth of flavor that will impress your guests. Save those precious turkey drippings and follow our easy steps for a gravy that's both elegant and unforgettable. Perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your holiday feast!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 286.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Portabella Mushroom Gravy

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How to Make Portabella Mushroom Gravy

  1. Remove the turkey from the roasting pan and set aside. Strain drippings to remove any large solids, reserving about 2 cups.
  2. Place the roasting pan (with reserved drippings) over medium-low heat.
  3. Add 1/4 cup dry sherry to the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom (deglazing).
  4. Add 8 ounces of sliced portabella mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5 minutes).
  5. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of water, continuing to stir until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the mushroom mixture, stirring constantly.
  8. Increase heat to medium and continue to stir until the gravy reaches your desired thickness (about 1-2 minutes).
  9. Reduce heat to low, stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk (optional), and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g