Craving a rich, flavorful gravy to complement your favorite roasted meats? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to making gravy from roast drippings. Our collection of recipes caters to various preferences and dietary needs, ensuring you find the perfect gravy to elevate your culinary creations. From classic brown gravy to vegan and gluten-free options, we've got you covered. Discover the secrets to unlocking the umami-packed goodness of roast drippings and transform your meals into restaurant-worthy feasts. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with our expertly crafted gravy recipes.
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GRAVY FROM ROAST DRIPPINGS
Steps:
- Remove roast from pan and pour off any fat. Place over high heat (use 2 burners if necessary) and deglaze pan with wine and broth, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon or spatula. Once these solids are dissolved, pour liquid into a saucepan and add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Reduce for 5 minutes over high heat or until reduced by 1/3.
- At this point you basically have a jus which could be used to sauce your roast. To create a gravy, reduce the heat to medium and whisk in 2 tablespoons of white roux. Return to a simmer, whisking constantly. Continuing to cook once a simmer has been reached will result in a smoother sauce, but not a thicker one.
- Since all starch thickened sauces thicken as they cool, it's a good idea to make your gravy a little on the loose side.
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
HOMEMADE GRAVY
Ina Garten's Homemade Gravy recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, gets its flavor from leftover turkey drippings and a touch of cognac.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.
BASIC PAN GRAVY FROM DRIPPINGS
A basic recipe for yummy gravy using the drippings from whatever you have roasted, turkey, chicken, pork roast, beef roast...... Where the recipe calls for broth I prefer to use homemade broth but you can use any store bought broth.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3 2/3 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In skillet or roasting pan, add flour to drippings; blend well.
- Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and light brown, stirring constantly.
- Add broth; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.4, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 388.2, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.7
ROAST CHICKEN PAN GRAVY
This is your basic pan gravy technique, and it doesn't matter what the meat is. You can do this for a leg of lamb, a roast beef, a roast pork loin, or a pan-roasted chicken.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour fat from drippings into a bowl and reserve. Whisk flour into remaining drippings left in pan; mixture will seem dry. Add 2 tablespoons reserved fat, or as needed, to the drippings mixture to combine with flour.
- Place pan of drippings mixture over low heat and toast flour until light brown and mixture gives off a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle about 1/3 cup cold chicken stock at a time into pan drippings, whisking each addition of stock into mixture until thoroughly combined. Continue whisking, scraping any browned pan drippings from the bottom of the pan into gravy; bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until gravy is thick and flour has combined with the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Adjust thickness of gravy; if too thick, whisk in a little more stock. If gravy is too thin, continue to simmer, whisking constantly, until reduced and thickened, about 10 more minutes. For the smoothest texture, strain gravy before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 463.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Use a roasting pan with a rack to elevate the roast and allow the drippings to collect in the bottom of the pan.
- Baste the roast frequently with the drippings to keep it moist and flavorful. This also helps to prevent the drippings from burning.
- Once the roast is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- While the roast is resting, place the roasting pan over medium heat on the stovetop. Add a little bit of flour or cornstarch to the drippings and whisk until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Season the gravy to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices.
Conclusion:
Making gravy from roast drippings is a great way to add flavor and richness to your meals. It's also a great way to use up leftover drippings, so you don't have to waste them. With a few simple steps, you can easily make a delicious and flavorful gravy that will complement any roast dinner.
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