The Best Homemade Gravy

Name: The Best Homemade Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 cups broth or stock, preferably low-sodium (see note for how to use drippings); 10 tablespoons butter; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (don't pack the flour into the cup - should be right around 10 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon bouillon paste (optional - see note); Salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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4 cups broth or stock, preferably low-sodium (see note for how to use drippings)10 tablespoons butter2/3 cup all-purpose flour (don't pack the flour into the cup - should be right around 10 tablespoons)1 tablespoon bouillon paste (optional - see note)Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

Warm the broth or stock in a saucepan or in the microwave until steaming. Keep warm.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the roux is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk in the bouillon paste, if using.

Step 3

Whisking constantly and quickly, slowly ladle in warm broth about 1/2 cup at a time. Combine fully before adding more. The mixture will look crumbly and may even look curdled. It's ok! Trust the process.

Step 4

Once all the broth has been added, simmer the gravy for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly, until thick and silky smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper (important! The exact amount will depend on unsalted/salted butter and/or regular or low-sodium broth/stock). Thin with additional broth, if desired.

Step 5

Serve immediately or keep warm to serve later. The gravy will thicken as it cools.