There are times when you don't have drippings or you want to make gravy before the roasting is done. That's when you need this recipe! Delicious, silky smooth delicious gravy that you can make days ahead without drippings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: European
Keyword: gravy, make ahead gravy, Thanksgiving side dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
2Tbspof bacon fat
2-3Tbspof flour
2cupssoup stock
1-2sprigsrosemary, thyme or sage
1Tbspsoy sauce
1/2tspblack pepper
1/2Tbspwine, wine vinegar or balsamic vinegarred or white
Sprinkle in flour and mix well. Let cook for a minute.
While whisking constantly, gradually add in stock a little at a time. Whisk well between each addition of liquid to ensure a smooth, lump free sauce.
Once all the liquid has been added, add fresh herbs, soy sauce, black pepper, wine, and your favourite seasoning and flavour makers (NOT salt). Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and let cook on low without lid for 10-20 minutes until smooth and creamy. Stir occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
If gravy is too thin, continue cooking or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken. Mix 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 2-3 Tbsp water in a little cup. While whisking constantly, add slurry to gravy. Simmer and stir until gravy is desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
If gravy is too thick, stir in extra broth or water. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove herb sprigs.
Add salt at the very end, just before serving if needed.
Strain for extra smooth gravy. This will take out any bits of herbs, large pepper flakes and any flour lumps.
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Notes
Store in fridge for up to 2 days.As long as you don't add milk or other low fat dairy, you can freeze this gravy in an airtight container.