ALL-PURPOSE GRAVY

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An America's Test Kitchen recipe that I received in an email. What's great about it is that it can be made ahead and frozen (a great holiday time saver!) since it doesn't use any pan drippings.

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories     Sauces

Time 42m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup carrot, peeled & chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
5 whole black peppercorns
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and well-browned (about 7 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add flour, stirring constantly, until well-browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Gradually add broths while whisking constantly.
  • Bring mixture to boil and skimming off any foam on surface.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes until thickened and reduced to 3 cups.
  • Strain gravy through fine-mesh strainer.
  • Press on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • To thaw frozen gravy:.
  • Add gravy to pan with 1 tablespoon of water and warm on low heat until thawed.
  • Gravy may appear to have separated.
  • Whisk vigorously to recombine.

Kopano Nomfundo
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This is my favorite gravy recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and roasted chicken.


Hailey Short
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This gravy is amazing! It's so flavorful and rich. I love that it's also gluten-free, so I can enjoy it without worry.


Shakil Cp
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I've tried many gravy recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I highly recommend it!


Mattie Allen
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This gravy is delicious! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It was the perfect addition to our meal.


Malika Ablakolova
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I was looking for a gluten-free gravy recipe and this one fit the bill. It was easy to make and it tasted great. I served it with roasted chicken and mashed potatoes and it was a hit.


Yaseen Mullah
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This is the best gravy recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Isaac King
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I love this gravy! It's so versatile. I've used it on chicken, beef, pork, and vegetables. It's always a hit.


Judd Leach
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This gravy is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I can always make this gravy and it turns out great. It's so easy to make and it always tastes delicious.


Md Romjn
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I made this gravy for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was so flavorful and rich, and it really made the meal special.


Islm Issj
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gravy turned out perfectly. It was smooth, lump-free, and had the perfect amount of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make gravy.


Shaunacy Davis
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This is my new go-to gravy recipe. It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes. I love that it's also gluten-free, so I can serve it to my friends and family who have celiac disease.


Rafael A. Cabello
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I was skeptical at first, but this gravy is the real deal. It's rich, flavorful, and has the perfect consistency. I'll definitely be making this again.


Paras Kc
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This gravy is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it on everything from mashed potatoes to roasted chicken, and it's always a hit.