Description
Homemade brown gravy without drippings delivers rich, savory comfort straight from your kitchen. Pantry staples merge into silky sauce perfection, promising delicious depth without roasting meat first.
Ingredients
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Fats and Thickeners:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) soy sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to become slightly frothy and golden.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become soft and translucent, releasing their aromatic essence (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate flour into the butter mixture, creating a smooth roux and stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the mixture develops a light golden hue.
- Slowly pour broth into the roux, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth consistency.
- Increase heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the gravy reaches a thick, velvety texture.
- Enhance flavor profile by seasoning with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional soy sauce, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Reduce heat to low, allowing the gravy to rest for 2 minutes and letting the flavors harmonize and intensify.
- Optional: Strain gravy through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth, refined texture.
- Perform a final taste test, adjusting seasonings as needed, and serve piping hot alongside your preferred dish.
Notes
- Boost flavor by caramelizing onions and garlic thoroughly before adding flour for deeper, richer taste profile.
- Prevent lumpy gravy by whisking broth slowly and consistently, ensuring smooth incorporation with roux.
- Enhance nutritional value and taste by using low-sodium vegetable or bone broth instead of traditional options.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining same cooking technique.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg