How to Make Gravy

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Make gravy of any kind in this easy-to-follow guide for using broths, stocks, or pan drippings to make perfectly delicious homemade gravy. It only takes 10 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make gravy

Servings: cups

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter or other fat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups broth or pan drippings

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter over medium-high heat.
Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until well combined and no white specks remain. Let cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
While whisking, slowly pour in 2 cups broth or pan drippings.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly.

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Notes

You can use any kind of fat you'd like to when making a gravy in the same amount. Coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, margarine, or bacon fat are all commonly used in addition to butter.
For a gluten-free gravy, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in place of the all-purpose flour.
Any kind of broth, stock, or other liquid can be used in the same ratio to make gravy. Use chicken broth, beef broth, turkey broth, or vegetable broth for a vegetarian gravy.
When using pan drippings from roasting a turkey, chicken, or beef roast, strain the drippings through a fine mesh strainer to remove any gristle or fat before using to make gravy.

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