How to Make Gravy From Drippings

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    115 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Make Gravy From Drippings

How to Make Gravy From Drippings: your guide to making the best, easy homemade gravy from pan drippings.

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Ingredients

Servings

Special Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer

Gravy From Drippings

  • 2 tablespoons fat from pan drippings
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth or milk
  • 4 tablespoons (2oz) salted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste optional

Instructions

If Cooking in Original Roasting Pan/Skillet

  1. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from skillet, retaining any browned solid bits in the pan.

If Transferring Drippings to Skillet

  1. In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of fat from pan drippings. Scrape solid, browned bits from the original cooking pan and add them to the skillet (skip this step if you don't have a fine-mesh strainer). 

Gravy From Drippings

  1. Heat fat over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until any solid bits in the drippings are well-browned. Add flour and whisk until lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slowly pour in the water/broth/milk, whisking out any lumps as they form.
  2. Whisk continuously until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add butter and, if desired, lemon juice to taste—just enough to brighten up the flavor a little. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Strain gravy through fine-mesh strainer if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of gravy.
  • Approximate nutritional information is for 1/4 cup of gravy made with water.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 115kcal (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 115kcal 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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