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Roux

A simple roux for everything from sauces, gravy and macaroni and cheese to gumbo and cajun dishes.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fat: oil, butter, lard, meat drippings, ghee
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

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  1. White roux: In a small heavy saucepan melt fat over medium heat. Add flour, whisking to incorporate fully, and stir for 2-5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and foamy.
  2. For Blonde Roux: Continue cooking and stirring for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture turns a light caramel or peanut butter color.
  3. For Brown Roux: In order to avoid burning your roux, turn down the heat to medium-low and keep stirring. You'll need to keep cooking for an additional 5-15 minutes. For a total of (15-25 minutes). The roux will take on a nutty aroma when it's done and turn a milk chocolate brown.
  4. For Dark Roux: Continue cooking and stirring for an additional 20+ minutes, or until the roux is a dark chocolate color. Be careful not to burn it! If it smells burned at all, you need to start over.

Notes

  • Yield: This recipe makes enough blonde/brown roux to thicken about 4 cups of liquid into a medium consistency.
  • To Make Ahead: Make roux and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight bag or container in the fridge for up to 6 months.
  • To Freeze: Make roux and allow to cool completely. Freeze in an airtight bag, ice cube trays, or a freezer safe container for up to a year. Allow roux to thaw overnight in the fridge before using or defrost quickly in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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