Homemade BBQ gravy

Name: Homemade BBQ gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus a small drizzle; 4 bone-in chicken thighs; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 5 large white mushrooms, sliced; 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise then sliced; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark rum (omit for an alcohol-free version); 8 cups (2 L) low-sodium chicken broth, hot; 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup (60 ml) store-bought barbecue sauce; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup (80 ml) cold water; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 1 h 10 min
Servings 4 cups
Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus a small drizzle
4 bone-in chicken thighs
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
5 large white mushrooms, sliced
1 large carrot, halved lengthwise then sliced
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Italian seasoning
1/4 cup (60 ml) dark rum (omit for an alcohol-free version)
8 cups (2 L) low-sodium chicken broth, hot
1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup (60 ml) store-bought barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup (80 ml) cold water
Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

In a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil then brown the chicken thighs on all sides, for about 15-20 minutes in total. You want a nice color!
Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrot and Italian seasoning, then a small drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and keep cooking for 5-6 minutes to caramelize. Stir regularly.
Add the rum (if you’re using it) and stir. Cook for about 2 minutes until it has reduced to dry.
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and bay leaf then stir. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and return the liquid to the pot.
Add the BBQ sauce and the cornstarch mixture then stir well. Simmer at a good bubble, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened! Serve with chicken, on a hot chicken or even on a poutine!