Homemade Gravy from Scratch
Follow these step by step instructions to make silky smooth homemade gravy.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 92kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups warm chicken stock or pan drippings
- ¼ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 to 3 tablespoons half and half or cream
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- When completely melted, whisk in the flour. Whisk until the flour and butter turn into a smooth paste and look medium blonde in color; about 2 minutes.
- Add the dry herbs and continue to whisk.
- Slowly pour in stock, whisking the entire time. Continue to whisk until thickened and smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a low bubble. As it simmers, it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from the heat then stir in the cream.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg