Complete and Final Gravy Instructions

Keep gravy frozen for up to three months in airtight containers or bags. Defrost in the fridge Put it in a pot and bring it back to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently.

Keep any leftover drippings in the freezer to use as a quick gravy for mashed potatoes or meatloaf.

Keep gravy fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Heat it up by placing it in a pot and heating it over medium heat on the stove, stirring it occasionally, until it reaches a full rolling boil.

Use an immersion blender to smooth out lumps in the gravy right in the pan. You can also put it in a food processor or blender. You could also use a strainer to remove the lumps.

The gravy is supposed to be made in the roasting pan, but if yours is too shallow or won't fit on the stove, you can use a skillet or saucepan instead.

Cut the roast loose from the pan. Reserve the remaining fat and juices, then pour the drippings into a measuring cup. Transfer 4 tablespoons of the fat to the saucepan or skillet you'll be using to make the gravy.

Then, using a metal spatula, transfer all of the browned bits from the bottom of the roasting pan to the skillet or saucepan. You must read this! Add some of those browned bits to the gravy for extra flavor.

You can choose to use flour or cornstarch to complete the gravy, as instructed in Steps 3 and beyond. When making gravy, don't leave out the flavorful pan juices.

• 1/4 cup drippings (note for recipe)

• 1/4 cup universal flour the equivalent of cornstarch

• 3 to 4 cups stock , either water, milk, cream, or a mixture of the three

1. Take the roasted meat out of the oven. Keep the juices and browned drippings in the pan, along with 4 tablespoons of fat.

2. Any remaining drippings can be scraped off the bottom of the pan with a metal spatula. Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat up to medium-high.

   The drippings and fat from a roasting pan that isn't suitable for use on the stovetop should be transferred to a large, shallow sauté pan.

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3. Quickly incorporate the flour by stirring with a wire whisk. If desired, brown the flour before proceeding to add liquid.

   (If you prefer, you can also begin with a slurry made by whisking together equal parts flour and cold water. )

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4. Whisking constantly, gradually add the stock, water, milk, cream, or a combination of these to the pan to help the flour dissolve.

   Let the gravy thicken as it simmers, adding more liquid a little at a time until you have about 2 cups. (Three to four cups of water or other liquid will likely be needed. )

5. First, give it a taste, and then season with salt and pepper to your liking.

1. Take the roasted meat out of the oven. Fat should be drained, but 4 tablespoons, along with any juices and browned drippings, should be left in the pan.

2. Remove any drippings from the bottom of the pan by scraping them with a metal spatula. To use, set the stove to medium-high and put the pan inside.

   Removing all of the fat and drippings from a roasting pan that won't be suitable for use on the stovetop and placing them in a large, shallow sauté pan.

3. Add enough water (about 1/2 cup) to dissolve 4 tablespoons of cornstarch into a thin paste.

4. Whisk until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Slowly add stock, water, milk, cream, or a combination as the gravy thickens (I prefer stock, my mom prefers water).

   For several minutes (around 5), stir in between additions of liquid to achieve the desired consistency.

   A total of 3–4 cups of liquid should be added. Since some of the gravy will evaporate during the cooking process, plan on having about 2 cups left.

   Add more cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir it into the gravy until it reaches the desired thickness.

5. Salt and pepper should be added based on personal preference, so taste first.