Get Ahead Christmas Gravy Base

RECIPE

GET AHEAD CHRISTMAS GRAVY BASE

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 onion, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stick

2 garlic cloves

25ml vegetable oil

1kg chicken drumsticks

1tbsp flour

1 large vine tomato, chopped

2 bay leaves

1 sprig thyme

1 Ltr True Foods chicken stock

METHOD

1. Pre heat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/392°F/Gas Mark 6.
2. Wash and chop the onion, carrot and celery, leaving the skins on to add flavour. Place in a large roasting tin with the garlic, vegetable oil and chicken drumsticks.
3. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes until golden.
4. Sprinkle with flour and add everything to a large saucepan including all the fat.
5. Add the chopped tomato, bay leaves, thyme and stock and bring to the boil.
6. Simmer for 30 minutes and pass through a sieve, pressing all the bones and veg to extract as much sauce as possible.
7. Allow to cool and freeze, this can be made 1 month in advance.
8. Add this is to your turkey roasting juices and reduce to your required thickness. Season to taste.

CHEF'S TIP

Finish with some chopped sage, chopped chestnuts and a tablespoon of cranberry sauce.