How to Make Gravy without Drippings

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How to Make Gravy without Drippings

Here's how to make gravy without drippings with five ingredients. Use this easy gravy recipe for any dinner or make turkey gravy without drippings at the last minute!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Holiday, Ingredient, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 82kcal

Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients for 2 ½ cups gravy

¼ cup Unsalted Butter or pan drippings
⅓ cup Flour
3 cups Broth or Stock
½ teaspoon Sea Salt as needed to adjust taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Heat BUTTER (or oil) in a saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk FLOUR into butter and cook a few minutes until golden brown. Note: the longer it cooks, the browner it gets.
Add BROTH or STOCK in small amounts, whisking continuously to incorporate ingredients.
Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches the desired thickness, stirring as needed.
Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Store gravy in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 90 days in the freezer (or longer if vacuum sealed).

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Notes

Substitute butter with your favorite oil in equal amounts.
To thicken the gravy, mix one tablespoon of flour (or one teaspoon of cornstarch) with one tablespoon of broth or stock. Stir this mixture into the gravy and simmer until you reach the desired thickness, whisking as needed.
To thin the gravy, add splashes of broth or stock and heat, whisking as needed.
Repeat until it reaches the desired consistency.
Feel free to experiment with soy sauce, Worcestershire, or fresh herbs for added depth and color.
Add a splash of heavy cream to create a richer flavor.
To make Thanksgiving gravy, use turkey stock or broth and add a pinch of poultry seasoning.
If you have pan drippings, use them with this gravy recipe by substituting the butter with an equal amount of drippings.

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