How to Make Gravy Without Drippings

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Creamy and flavorful gravy is made without drippings.

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How to Make Gravy Without Drippings

This Gravy without Drippings recipe is perfect for whipping up a flavorful side to chicken or turkey if you're not cooking the whole bird. Whisk together some butter, flour, broth, milk, and seasonings on the stovetop for a quick and easy gravy.

Prep Time1

Cook Time9

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter salted
3 tablespoons flour or a gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
1 cup chicken broth regular sodium
½ cup milk regular or plant-based
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning optional
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat and wait for it to melt. If you’d like a darker gravy, let it start to brown slightly.
2 tablespoons butter
Add flour and whisk until a thick paste forms.
3 tablespoons flour
Pour broth in ¼ cup increments, whisking well after each addition.
1 cup chicken broth
Once it thickens up, pour in ½ cup milk in ¼ cup increments, whisking between each addition until smooth. Continue whisking and simmering until your desired consistency is reached.
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste and add in poultry seasoning, if desired.
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, Salt and pepper

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Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: This recipe is perfect to make a day or two before you need it. You can save time and precious stovetop space on a busy day of cooking.
To Store: Keep this gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days.
To Freeze: You can save leftovers in a tightly sealed Ziploc bag with all of the air removed in the freezer for up to 4 months.
To Reheat: Warm the gravy back up in a saucepan on the stovetop, adding milk until you get the desired consistency.

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