 Check out Linda hints and tips on preparing your holiday turkey
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Advice On Stuffing A Turkey Safely
Brining Poultry
Handling Leftovers Safely
Hassle Free Holiday Dinner
How To Make Low-Fat Turkey Stock
Making Perfect Turkey Gravy
Roasting Turkey Guidelines
Smoked Turkey Tips
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Gravy Making Tips
- 1-1-1 Formula
When making sauces and gravies and want to get the right consistency without trial and error, just remember this easy 1-1-1 formula.
To thicken 1 cup of stock, use 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon flour.
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If you brown the flour well before adding the liquid when making gravy,
you will avoid pale or lumpy gravy.
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You can also make dark gravy with unbrowned flour by making a dark roux.
A roux is a thickener made from equal amounts of fat and flour. Heat the fat, add the flour, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the roux becomes a deep brown. When making gravy with the roux, it will not thicken as well, so you will need more of it.
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If all the above tips fail in getting your gravy to brown to a rich
color or you just want a quick and easy solution, add 1/8 teaspoon instant coffee granules and stir to blend.
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Thin gravy can be easily thickened by adding a mixture of either flour
and water or cornstarch and water, which has been mixed to a smooth paste. Add gradually, stirring constantly, while
bringing to a boil.
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