Freeze Ahead Christmas Gravy Recipe


There’s so much to be done on Christmas day, being prepared is going to be key to success!

Having as less stress as possible is the key to an enjoyable Christmas Day. This recipe from top chef John Burton-Race will save you lots of time and is yummy too!

You’ll Need

1 large carrot chopped

1 large onion chopped

1 stick of celery chopped

1 leek chopped

4 cloves of garlic peeled

2 tbs olive oil

4 sprigs fresh thyme

2 glasses of dry white wine

1 ltr of chicken stock

 

Method

 

In the same roasting tin from the bones add a little olive oil.

Add all the chopped vegetables and roast until golden brown.

Drain off the remaining excess oil.

Next combine the roasted vegetables and the browned bones in a saucepan with the peeled garlic and thyme and pour in the dry white wine.

Bring the wine to the boil and after a few moments add the chicken stock.

Bring the stock back up to the boil over a high heat and skim off the froth that collects on the surface.

Turn down the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for about one hour.

Strain the gravy through a fine sieve and allow to cool.

 

Note: This sauce or gravy can be made in advance of Christmas Day and reheated when required.

 

Karlie Simmonds

Karlie has worked in Digital Media for over 10 years, she is passionate about health and wellbeing and lives in Edinburgh with her partner, children, and Pug, Poppy.