The Best Homemade Gravy

The Best Homemade Gravy

from melskitchencafe.com
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broth or stock, preferably low-sodium (see note for how to use drippings)
  • 10 tablespoons butter
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (don't pack the flour into the cup - should be right around 10 tablespoons)
  • 1 tablespoon bouillon paste (optional - see note)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Warm the broth or stock in a saucepan or in the microwave until steaming. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the roux is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the bouillon paste, if using.

  3. 3

    Whisking constantly and quickly, slowly ladle in warm broth about 1/2 cup at a time. Combine fully before adding more. The mixture will look crumbly and may even look curdled. It's ok! Trust the process.

  4. 4

    Once all the broth has been added, simmer the gravy for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly, until thick and silky smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper (important! The exact amount will depend on unsalted/salted butter and/or regular or low-sodium broth/stock). Thin with additional broth, if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately or keep warm to serve later. The gravy will thicken as it cools.