Yield: 4 servings
How to Make Gravy From Drippings
This homemade gravy from drippings is rich, smooth, velvety, and meaty. It only takes 10 minutes to make, and is perfect on top of just about everything!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons pan drippings
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups broth, chicken or beef
- ½ teaspoon garlic or onion powder, optional
- Salt and freshly black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- If using old pan drippings, heat the pan drippings in a heavy bottom skillet over medium-to-medium high heat.
- Once pan drippings are hot, add in the flour and whisk continuously so the flour does not burn. Keep whisking, and cook until the flour change colors to a medium brown, about 2 minutes. You can also start to smell the flour cooking when it’s ready.
- Slowly pour in the broth, while whisking continuously. At first everything will separate, but keep whisking making sure to stir the entire skillet.
- Continue cooking and whisking, until gravy thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: This homemade gravy will last for up to 5 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.
Reheat: You can reheat the gravy over medium heat on the stove, or in the microwave on 80% power in 20-second bursts. You’ll need to stir the gravy after reheating it. If your gravy has thickened too much, you can add a little broth to thin it out.
Whisk Thoroughly: Once you start making the gravy, it’s important to whisk continuously. If you’re not constantly whisking, the roux might burn, or the gravy might break. When you add the broth, the gravy might separate a little bit, but keep whisking until it comes back together.
Season At The End: It’s really important to wait until you’re done cooking the gravy before you season it. Since your pan drippings will likely have salt from the meat you cooked and most broth has added salt, the gravy might be plenty salty without adding any extra salt. Once the gravy is done cooking, taste it, and adjust the seasonings as needed!
Adjust The Thickness. You can easily adjust how thick this homemade pan gravy is, depending on your taste. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of water, broth, milk, or cream. Adding milk or cream will make the gravy extra creamy and smooth. If your gravy is too thin, just cook it for a little bit longer.
Add Flavors: Garlic and onion powder are included as optional seasonings for this savory gravy. Just a pinch will really add a lot of extra flavor! You can also add fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, sage, or thyme.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 491mg, Potassium: 13mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 250IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.4mg