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Perfect Gravy Without the Bird
My perfect gravy without the bird is an amazing hack for making gravy without drippings. With this easy technique, you can enjoy it anytime!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 (2 cups total)
Calories: 43 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp browned flour instructions below
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set oven to 400°F.
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To make the browned flour
- Put the flour in a shallow pan or skillet, I used my 10" cast iron skillet. Put the skillet in the oven and toast the flour for about 40-50 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes or so, until the flour turns a nutty brown. You can put it in a jar after it's cooled and it will keep for a couple of months in the cupboard.
To make the gravy
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a heavy skillet or pan, and add the browned flour to it, stirring until combined. Continue stirring for a minute and then slowly add the broth to the pan, stirring or whisking as you go.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring constantly. Taste and add salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
- If you would like your gravy even thicker, you can whisk in some Wondra flour.
Notes
- This perfect gravy without the bird can be adapted for vegetarians, just use vegetable stock or broth.
- Use plain flour for a paler gravy.
- Confused about stock versus broth? Stocks are a little bit richer than broths, but with limited seasonings, so the flavor profile is pure and the cook has complete control over flavor. When I want a stronger flavor, I use stock. I use broth when I am making soups, and it's a perfect choice as a water replacement when cooking rice, couscous, and other grains. The flavor will infuse into the grains without overpowering.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2Tbsp
Calories
43kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16(2 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp | |
| Calories | 43kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.