Simple Pan Gravy
Easy step-by-step instructions to make homemade gravy with meat drippings or broth. You'll be thrilled at how simple this recipe is - and how much better it tastes than store bought!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups drippings from turkey, chicken, beef, or pork, with fat skimmed from the top OR 3 cups pre-made broth (see Notes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 3/4 cups pre-made broth
- 1-2 tablespoons turkey or chicken base, such as Better than Bouillon (see Notes)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium to medium-high heat until butter becomes slightly browned. Be careful to not burn the butter!
- Sift flour into the pan and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in the drippings and cook for 3-4 minutes until gravy is smooth and has thickened.
- Add salt, pepper, and broth. Continue to whisk until the gravy is smooth and has thickened again.
- Taste gravy and add turkey or chicken base to boost the flavor as needed.
- Whisk until smooth. Taste and add more pepper if desired.
Notes
Drippings are flavorful! First use all the drippings you have, then if needed, add enough pre-made broth to make up the amount needed for the recipe.
If using all pre-made broth for your gravy, add chicken or turkey base to boost the flavor. I recommend Better than Bouillon.
This gravy may be made 3-4 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. When reheating, whisk in a little broth or milk, if needed, to thin.