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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.
Servings: 8 servings
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
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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Notes
- Butter: Let the butter melt completely before adding the flour to create a smooth roux.
- Flour: Cook the flour for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste before adding the broth.
- Broth: Use a flavorful chicken, turkey, or beef broth since it's providing most of the savory flavor normally supplied by drippings.
- Add Slowly: Gradually whisk in the broth to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth gravy.
- Season Last: Wait until the gravy has thickened before adding extra salt since broth can vary quite a bit in saltiness.
- Consistency: Simmer longer for thicker gravy, or whisk in a splash of broth if it gets too thick.
- Extra Flavor: Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs for more depth.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the gravy a day or two in advance and gently reheat it, adding a splash of broth as needed to loosen it.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
