ALL-PURPOSE GRAVY

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An America's Test Kitchen recipe that I received in an email. What's great about it is that it can be made ahead and frozen (a great holiday time saver!) since it doesn't use any pan drippings.

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories Sauces

Time 42m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 cup carrot, peeled & chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
5 whole black peppercorns
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and well-browned (about 7 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium.
Add flour, stirring constantly, until well-browned (about 5 minutes).
Gradually add broths while whisking constantly.
Bring mixture to boil and skimming off any foam on surface.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes until thickened and reduced to 3 cups.
Strain gravy through fine-mesh strainer.
Press on solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
Add salt & pepper to taste.
To thaw frozen gravy:.
Add gravy to pan with 1 tablespoon of water and warm on low heat until thawed.
Gravy may appear to have separated.
Whisk vigorously to recombine.

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Masud Vai

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This gravy is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Ayyan Gujjar 730

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I've been using this gravy recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and versatile. I love that I can use it on any type of meat or vegetable. It's also really easy to make, which is a huge plus. Thanks for sharing this grea

FA ANIK

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This gravy is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this gravy always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on everything from chicken to beef to pork, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Md Rahamatullah Bachchu

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good all-purpose gravy recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make, it tastes great, and it's versatile. I've used it on chicken, beef, and pork, and it's been a hit ever

Md Fahime

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This gravy is amazing! I've tried so many different gravy recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for any occasion. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Md: Ratul

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I love this gravy! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on chicken, beef, and pork, and it's always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great all-purpose gravy.

abdullah qadeer

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This gravy is a game-changer! I used to dread making gravy, but this recipe is so easy and it turns out perfect every time. I've made it for my family and friends, and they all rave about it. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

kanxi prema

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Sabina Timalsina

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This gravy is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion. I will definitely be making this again and again.