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Simple Gravy (From Pan Drippings)
This delicious Simple Gravy recipe utilizes the flavorful pan drippings from any oven-roasted meat, such as chicken, beef prime rib, pork or lamb.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- pan drippings skimmed of any excess fat
- 2-3 tablespoon all-purpose flour depending on how much pan drippings you have
- 1 C chicken broth or water, or more depending on the consistency you prefer
- salt & black pepper to your taste
Optional:
- chopped herbs & aromatics eg. rosemary, thyme, garlic cloves
Instructions
- If working in the roasting tray, skim off any excess fat/grease from the drippings and discard.
- Place the tray over medium heat.
- Add in all-purpose flour and whisk with the drippings.
- Pour in chicken broth and continue whisking, loosening all the dark bits.
- Carefully transfer the entire mixture into a small saucepan and continue to whisk over medium heat until the mixture bubbles, and becomes slightly thickened and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Optional: add fresh chopped herbs and aromatics.
- Remove from heat and serve.
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Notes
- If you have not much pan drippings you can start with 1 tablespoon of flour and adjust accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8.2g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
4.01g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
230mg
(10%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.01g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.