Homemade Gravy Recipe
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4.7
483 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Gravy Recipe
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Homemade gravy has never been easier! Learn How to Make Gravy from Drippings, whether you're cooking chicken, turkey, pork or beef!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup flour , or 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 cups broth
- 2 tablespoons drippings
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- Other flavor add-ins
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Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
- When melted, whisk with the flour until a paste forms. Continue to whisk until roux starts to brown and become fragrant.
- Slowly add the broth and drippings while whisking vigorously. Continue to whisk until fully heated.
- Taste test for seasoning. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper sparingly until desired taste is achieved.
- Add other seasonings, if desired and continue to heat for 5-15 minutes.
- If you run into problems, such as your gravy being too thin, too thick, too salty or having other issues, check this post for common gravy problems and how to solve them!
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Notes
- For other seasonings, try these options:
- 3-4 leaves sage
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2-3 whole anise pods
- 3-4 grates of fresh nutmeg
- 2-3 whole cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- 1 tablespoon white wine
- 1 tablespoon red wine
- 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped giblets
- 2-3 tablespoons minced or grated onion
- 2-3 cloves finely minced or grated garlic
- 2-3 tablespoons grated apple
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup cream or half and half
Nutrition Information
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Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
772mg
(32%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
968IU
(19%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 772mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 968IU | 19% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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