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How to make Gravy from Scratch
Step by step instructions that will show you how to make gravy from scratch. Pan drippings not required!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 65 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken stock you can use chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil, or pan drippings
- ½ cup onion sliced or diced (optional)
- salt & pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme use a tsp of dried, or omit
- 4 tablespoons flour
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Heat the stock in the microwave or a saucepan. Slice or dice the onions thinly (if using)
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Sauté the onions
- Melt the butter or pan drippings and sauté the onions (if using) to soften.
Making the gravy
- Add the flour and stir to combine and cook for 30 second, before whisking in the hot stock.
- Season with salt, pepper and thyme.
- Simmer, mixing constantly until thickened. Test for seasoning and add more if needed.
- Strain if desired.
- Devour.
Notes
- Keep your stove temperature down. We are looking for a gentle simmer, not a boil.
- You will need an 1:2 ratio for fat and flour for this to work correctly. If you use 2 tablespoons of butter or oil, you'll need 4 tablespoons of flour.
- Onions are actually optional! If you just want plain gravy, leave those out.
- If your gravy gets too thick, add a little extra stock.
- If your gravy is too thin, remove about 1/4 cup of hot liquid from your pan. Mix it with 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch or flour (make a slurry). Blend it into the pan, whisking constantly to incorporate.
- Substitutions/Additions
- You can absolutely use pan drippings from cooking a turkey or other roasted meat. Scoop off 2 tablespoons of drippings from the pan, and use in place of butter.
- Vegetable oil can also be used in place of butter or pan drippings if needed.
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
- Make ahead
- This recipe can be made ahead. Keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator
Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.