Recipe Moment: Gravy by Doug Nadvornick

For Thanksgiving week, Poetry Moment is Recipe Moment!

Today's recipe is for gravy.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Approx. 2 cups turkey juices or meat broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Melt the butter over medium heat
2. Drop in the flour a little at a time and start to whisk
3. Slowly mix in liquid (meat juices or broth) a little bit at a time, allowing each addition to be fully absorbed. Keep whisking the entire time, reducing heat if necessary
4. As the gravy thickens, add salt and pepper to taste

Notes:

You can substitute margarine or spread for the butter.