Description
Hearty homemade Gravy without Drippings delivers rich, savory comfort without traditional meat pan residue. Rich umami flavors meld together quickly, providing home cooks with a foolproof method for creating delicious sauce you can enjoy alongside multiple dishes.
Ingredients
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Primary Proteins/Broth:
- 2 cups chicken, turkey, or beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
Thickeners and Base:
- 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or sage
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium flame and melt butter until it transforms into a golden, slightly foaming liquid.
- Sprinkle flour into the melted butter, engaging in a vigorous whisking motion to create a smooth, pale roux that eliminates any raw flour essence.
- Introduce broth gradually, maintaining a constant whisk to prevent unsightly lumps from forming in the developing gravy.
- Infuse the liquid with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, sage, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
- Allow the mixture to progress into a gentle simmer, stirring consistently to promote even thickening and prevent scorching.
- Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, observing the gravy’s transformation as it develops a more substantial, velvety consistency.
- For an indulgent touch, incorporate heavy cream, stirring until fully integrated and creating a luxuriously rich texture.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the warm, silky gravy to a serving vessel, ready to complement mashed potatoes, roasted meats, biscuits, or seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Create a smooth, lump-free roux by continuously whisking flour and butter until it turns light golden, eliminating raw flour taste.
- Incorporate broth gradually while whisking vigorously to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, consistent texture.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version, maintaining the same creamy consistency.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of white wine or a dash of fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley during the simmering process.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg