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How to Make Gravy
This gravy recipe outlines a basic method for making a smooth, thickened sauce using butter or another fat, flour or cornstarch, and broth or pan drippings. The gravy has a silky texture and savory flavor, achieved by cooking a roux of fat and flour then slowly adding flavorful liquid. The technique allows for versatile gravy suited to various dishes, including meats and poultry.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
42 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or other fat, salted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups broth or pan drippings
Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium-high heat.
- Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined and no white specks remain. Let cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- While whisking, slowly pour in 2 cups broth or pan drippings.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
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Notes
- Butter can be substituted with other fats like coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, margarine, or bacon fat in the same amount.
- Use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch instead of flour to make a gluten-free gravy.
- Broth choices include chicken, beef, turkey, or vegetable broth depending on desired flavor or dietary preferences.
- If using pan drippings, strain them through a fine mesh strainer to remove gristle and excess fat before use.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cups
Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cups | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.