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    How to Make Gravy

    by Kathy Owen · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

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    You will love this recipe on How to Make Gravy because it is simple and gravy enriches a meal, making it so satisfying. Of course, there are many types of gravies and sauces.

    Gravy: You can make it from meat drippings or start with butter and make a roux.
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    Gravy: You can make it from meat drippings or start with butter and make a roux.

    How To Make Gravy

    Hi. It's Lois at Recipe Idea Shop, telling you How to Make Gravy. I love gravy, but I generally only make it a couple of times a year, Thanksgiving and Christmas, because it is full of fat and not so good for me. I figure if I only eat it on special occasions, it won't hurt me too much!

    Since Thursday is Thanksgiving, I thought I'd add a recipe to help you make your gravy. The method is the same for all gravies, so once you learn how to make Turkey Gravy, you will also be able to make Beef Gravy, Pork Gravy, and even Ham Gravy (which is both sweet and salty because most people put brown sugar on the top of ham). A 12-pound turkey will generally give you enough drippings to serve 8-12 people (¼ cup each) and still leave plenty of leftovers.

    When I finish making a gravy using meat drippings, I sometimes use a fat separator (affiliate link) to reduce the amount of fat in the gravy.

    If I am over-zealous with the flour and get lumps, I simply put it through a sieve (or strainer) (affiliate link) and strain the lumps out. No one is the wiser. Also, if your gravy is too thick, no problem. Simply add some water or broth to thin it.

     

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    Gravy: You can make it from meat drippings or start with butter and make a roux.

    How to Make Gravy Recipe

    Creamy, smooth, succulent gravy

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    Prep : 5 minutes mins
    Cook : 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Course : Gravy, Sauce
    Cuisine : American
    Servings : 8

    Ingredients
     

    • Drippings from a cooked 12-pound turkey about 2 cups
    • ¼ cup flour or gluten free flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup water
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    Instructions
     

    • Pour the drippings into a sauce pan, reserving about ¾ cup of drippings.
    • Stir ¼ cup flour into the reserved drippings until smooth. Alternately, for gluten free, use 2-3 tablespoons of corn starch instead of flour or substitute gluten free flour.
    • Heat the saucepan with the drippings on high heat until boiling. Add the water, heat to boiling, then turn the temperature down to medium.
    • Whisk in the flour mixture and continue to stir until the gravy thickens to the desired thickness.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste. I add about 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper for this amount of gravy.

    Nutrition (may vary depending on ingredients and amounts used)

    Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Notes

    For a Healthier Option: You can reduced the amount of fat by using a gravy server or a fat separator.
    Special Note: If the gravy doesn't have the amount of flavor you would like, you can add one-half teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet seasoning, or a bouillon cube, or a little bit of dried thyme leaves (about half teaspoon). You can also season with Soy Sauce (a couple of teaspoons).
    Option: Instead of the meat drippings, uses 2-4 tablespoons butter. Melt the butter, add the flour. Whisk until thoroughly mixed and it begins to turn brown. Then continue with the recipe above.
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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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