How To Make a Roux (And Easy Gravy Recipe)
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
87 kcal
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Course
Condiments
How To Make a Roux (And Easy Gravy Recipe)
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A roux is a thickening agent used in a variety of sauces, gravies, soups and stews. Find out how to create a roux from scratch with our easy recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
To Make Gravy
- 6 cups milk or broth
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized sauce pan melt butter over medium to medium-low heat.
- When butter has melted, add flour and whisk until smooth.
- Continue whisking until desired stage/color is reached.
- White: appx. 2-5 minutesBlond: appx. 4-8 minutesBrown: appx. 8-15 minutesDark: appx. 15-30 minutes. (Note: It's always better to go by COLOR rather than TIME... these are just estimates to help with prep and planning)
To Make Gravy:
- Add cold liquid a little at a time, whisking constantly, until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a gluten-free alternative to a traditional thickener, there are several substitutions you can make. Simply swap out the all-purpose flour for cornstarch, arrowroot, rice flour, or your favorite gluten-free flour.
- The most common ratio is 1:1, or a mixture of equal parts flour and butter (or "fat"). This is the ratio that we prefer to use. Others use a 2:1 ratio (2 parts flour, 1 part butter) but we have found that this usually results in clumping and doesn't brown as well.
- You can either add liquid to your thickener OR you can add roux to a liquid. The latter method is most commonly used is soups, stews, chowders, and gumbo. You simply make the roux first and then stir it in a little at a time to thicken whatever you are making.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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