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How to Make Gravy

Make gravy of any kind in this easy-to-follow guide for using broths, stocks, or pan drippings to make perfectly delicious homemade gravy. It only takes 10 minutes!

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 salted butter or other fat
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups broth or pan drippings

Instructions

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  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium-high heat. 
  2. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined and no white specks remain. Let cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
  3. While whisking, slowly pour in 2 cups broth or pan drippings.
  4. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly. 

Notes

  • You can use any kind of fat you'd like to when making a gravy in the same amount. Coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, margarine, or bacon fat are all commonly used in addition to butter. 
  • For a gluten-free gravy, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in place of the all-purpose flour. 
  • Any kind of broth, stock, or other liquid can be used in the same ratio to make gravy. Use chicken broth, beef broth, turkey broth, or vegetable broth for a vegetarian gravy. 
  • When using pan drippings from roasting a turkey, chicken, or beef roast, strain the drippings through a fine mesh strainer to remove any gristle or fat before using to make gravy.

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: 2cups

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.