Best 5 Good Old Fashioned White Gravy Recipes
Craving a comforting and versatile dish that can elevate any meal? Look no further than the classic white gravy, a staple in Southern cuisine and beyond. This smooth, creamy sauce is made with a simple roux of butter and flour, then whisked with milk or stock to create a rich, flavorful base. Whether you're topping your favorite biscuits, pouring it over mashed potatoes, or using it as a base for casseroles and stews, white gravy adds an extra layer of warmth and richness to any dish.
In this collection of recipes, you'll find a variety of white gravy options to suit your taste and cooking needs. From the traditional Southern-style white gravy, made with bacon drippings and plenty of black pepper, to a creamy mushroom gravy perfect for topping steaks or chicken, there's a recipe here for every occasion.
For those with dietary restrictions, there's a gluten-free white gravy made with almond flour, as well as a vegan white gravy made with plant-based milk and butter alternatives. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, try the 5-minute white gravy, which uses pantry staples and comes together in just minutes.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy the delicious, comforting flavors of white gravy. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's get cooking!
GOOD OLD FASHIONED WHITE GRAVY
a recipe of nanas that is simple and yet so delish. use this over mashed potatoes or fried chicken or biscuits. a hint of bacon flavor and a peppery taste combine for taste bud heaven : )
Provided by Deneece Gursky
Categories Gravies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble on plate.
- 2. Add butter to bacon fat in skillet. Keeping stovve on medium to medium low heat
- 3. Once butter is melted in the pan add your flour and whisk into butter well for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4. Now add your milk slowly to the butter and flour mix
- 5. (if desired add in crumbled bacon) Continue whisking till milk comes to boil. Gravy will start to thicken
- 6. Add salt pepper and garlic. (Easy on garlic hard on pepper) to taste
- 7. Whisk in seasoning and continue to whisk gravy till its the desired thickness.
OLD FASHIONED FLOUR GRAVY
If you have trouble making gravy (trust me, it took me years to make a smooth gravy) try this technique. It's worth the time and effort.
Provided by ElaineAnn
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- NOTE: Use beef, chicken, or turkey, and broth can be mixed with pan drippings.
- Heat broth.
- In a medium skillet melt butter with peanut oil, add flour, and slowly brown to a dark golden brown (you need to keep an eye on this as it may brown too quickly).
- Slowly add broth, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Add spices, cook slowly, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
- The cooking time is very important. Flour will have a bitter taste if not completely cooked. This is worth the time.
- If gravy is too thick, it can be thinned with broth to desired consistency.
OLD FASHIONED BROWN GRAVY
Old-fashioned brown gravy. Made from meat drippings.
Provided by dlkg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Immediately after removing meat from a roasting pan or other pan, drain off the drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle the flour over drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown. Gradually stir in milk, whisking with a fork to scrape up all of the meaty bits from the pan, then gradually whisk in the water. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
EASY OLD FASHIONED WHITE GRAVY
I learned how to make this watching my aunt cook breakfast one morning. My mom always uses the kind out of a packet but this seems to taste better and is easy to make when you are out of the mix.
Provided by princessshree85
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 1 Cup, 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In hot skillet, stir grease, flour, salt and pepper to taste over medium heat. Stir until it starts getting brown.
- Turn heat on low and pour milk in slowly until it thickens.
- You can add more flour about 1/2 a tsp at a time for desired consistency.
GIBLET GRAVY I
My Mother has been making this gravy every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners for about 50 years. It's really good on mashed potatoes, cornbread dressing and the turkey.
Provided by Mary48
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Turkey Gravy Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 2 quart saucepan, simmer the giblets, salt, pepper, bouillon, celery and onion in 1 quart of water for 40 to 50 minutes.
- Discard celery, onion and gizzard. Chop liver and neck meat and return to pan. Add chicken broth or if you have a turkey, use drippings (about 1 1/2 cups and 1 can of chicken broth).
- Chop eggs and add to broth. Mix cornstarch and milk together and slowly add to broth. Stir well until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 130.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality meat drippings. The better the quality of the drippings, the better the gravy will be. If you don't have any meat drippings, you can use butter or bacon grease.
- Make sure the flour is cooked. This will help to prevent the gravy from being lumpy. Cook the flour for at least 1 minute, or until it is golden brown.
- Add the milk or broth slowly. This will help to prevent the gravy from curdling. Add the liquid in a slow, steady stream, while whisking constantly.
- Season the gravy to taste. Once the gravy has thickened, season it with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Serve the gravy immediately. White gravy is best served hot. If you need to store the gravy, let it cool completely before refrigerating. The gravy will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
White gravy is a simple, yet delicious sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes. It is especially popular with Southern cuisine. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious white gravy that will elevate any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy sauce, give white gravy a try. You won't be disappointed!
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