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Homemade Gravy Recipe

Homemade gravy has never been easier! Learn How to Make Gravy from Drippings, whether you're cooking chicken, turkey, pork or beef!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
  2. When melted, whisk with the flour until a paste forms. Continue to whisk until roux starts to brown and become fragrant.
  3. Slowly add the broth and drippings while whisking vigorously. Continue to whisk until fully heated.
  4. Taste test for seasoning. Add the salt and freshly ground black pepper sparingly until desired taste is achieved.
  5. Add other seasonings, if desired and continue to heat for 5-15 minutes.
  6. 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!
  7. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

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

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

% 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.