If you're craving a rich, velvety smooth golden brown gravy to elevate your culinary creations, you've come to the right place. Mastering the art of making golden brown gravy is a skill that will impress your family and friends and add a touch of elegance to any dish. In this comprehensive article, we'll explore the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and appearance to create a golden brown gravy that will transform your meals into memorable culinary experiences.
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GOLDEN-BROWN GRAVY
Make this using our Homemade Giblet Stock.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour off fat from the turkey roasting pan, reserving 3 tablespoons. Place pan over 2 burners. Scrape any black bits from bottom; discard. Add wine; bring to a boil, and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until it bubbles. Pour into a liquid measuring cup.
- Put reserved fat and the flour into a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until mixture becomes a paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Whisk in reserved liquid in a steady stream. Whisk in stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain into a warmed gravy boat, and serve.
CLASSIC GRAVY
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the giblets in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the giblets are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the giblets sit in the water, allowing them to cool.
- Remove the giblets from the saucepan and chop the liver and gizzards. Pick the meat from the neck bone and discard the bones. Save the giblet broth.
- Pour the turkey drippings from the roasting pan into a pitcher. Allow the fat to rise to the top, leaving the stock juices at the bottom. Ladle or pour the fat into a separate container.
- Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved fat. Sprinkle over the flour and whisk to combine, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. If it is too oily, sprinkle in another 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour. If it is too dry, add more fat and stir until the flour and fat are combined. Continue to cook the roux until it is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
- While whisking, pour in the chicken stock. Cook, whisking gently, until the mixture begins to thicken. Pour in the stock juice drippings from the pitcher and continue to cook, stirring, until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Thin as needed with the giblet stock and additional broth if needed. Stir in the giblets and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the giblets are warmed through, then serve.
OLD FASHIONED BROWN GRAVY
Old-fashioned brown gravy. Made from meat drippings.
Provided by dlkg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Immediately after removing meat from a roasting pan or other pan, drain off the drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle the flour over drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown. Gradually stir in milk, whisking with a fork to scrape up all of the meaty bits from the pan, then gradually whisk in the water. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
EASY BROWN GRAVY
Basic brown gravy with pantry ingredients.
Provided by Bersinc
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook and stir until mixture is golden-brown and smells like cooked pie crust, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in 1 cup of broth.
- Stir remaining broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard into the mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 302.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GOLDEN GRAVY
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil until it is brown. Add the butter and lower the heat. As the butter melts, add the flour, stirring constantly to keep it from burning. After the flour browns, add the stock and stir until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
BROWN GRAVY
Brown gravy.
Provided by jillian89
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Whisk in beef broth gradually. Cook and stir until no lumps remain, about 2 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook and whisk until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 537.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GOLDEN GRAVY
I was thinking this was from Veganomicon, but it's actually from The Real Food Daily Cookbook. It is so good my anti-vegan son said he LOVED it before he realized that it was vegan! It goes well over anything, but one of our favorites for it is Chickpea Cutlets, Recipe #283551. Enjoy!
Provided by Mom2CuteBoys
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir the nutritional year and flour in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 10 minutes or until tender and beginning to turn brown.
- Add the garlic, thyme and sage for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour mixture thoroughly and then whisk in the water, tamari, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently and continue to simmer until the racy is thick and creamy. You can strain the gravy if you like or toss it in the blender for a minute or so, to get it smooth. (However, it tastes great even without straining!).
- The gravy will keep for 2 - 3 days, covered and refrigerated.
BEST GRAVY
The best gravy for Thanksgiving starts with make-ahead turkey stock, a true roux, and the drippings from your roasted turkey.
Provided by Mary Frances Heck
Yield Makes 6 cups of gravy
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange 3½ pounds turkey wings and 1 turkey neck (optional) on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning turkey halfway through, until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer wings and neck to a stockpot. Pour off fat from baking sheet; discard. Pour 2 cups water onto baking sheet. Scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Pour liquid from sheet into pot with turkey. Add 1 chopped large onion, 1 peeled and chopped large carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 4 sprigs parsley, 4 sprigs thyme, 12 whole peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, and 10 cups water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and simmer gently until stock is reduced by at least one-third, about 4 hours.
- Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan. If you have more than 6 cups stock, simmer uncovered over medium heat until reduced to 6 cups. Let cool. Pour stock into an airtight container; cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Stock can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Stock can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Melt ⅓ cup unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Whisk in ⅓ cup all-purpose flour. Reduce heat to low; whisk until roux is golden brown, about 2 minutes. DO AHEAD: Roux can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool, cover, and chill.
- Bring 6 cups Make-Ahead Turkey Stock to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1-2 cups skimmed and strained roast turkey drippings. (If you're short on drippings, skim fat from pan and add 1-2 cups water. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon; strain liquid into stock.) Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in roux. Reduce heat to low; simmer gently for 5 minutes for gravy to thicken and flavors to meld. You're done! VARIATIONS (for every 6 cups of gravy:): Option 1: Reduce 1½ cups dry white wine in a small saucepan to 1 cup; stir into gravy. Option 2: Add 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce. Option 3: Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your gravy a more complex flavor. Try using onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, or even roasted red peppers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A few well-chosen herbs and spices can really elevate the flavor of your gravy. Try using thyme, rosemary, sage, garlic, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Be patient. Making gravy takes time. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a thin, watery sauce. Simmer your gravy for at least 30 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Taste your gravy as you go. This is the best way to make sure that it's seasoned to your liking. If it needs more salt, pepper, or herbs, add them a little at a time until you reach the desired flavor.
- Don't be afraid to get creative. There are endless ways to make gravy. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and techniques until you find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of dishes. Whether you're making traditional beef gravy, creamy chicken gravy, or a vegetarian gravy, there are a few things you can do to ensure that your gravy turns out perfect every time. By following these tips, you'll be able to make a delicious gravy that will impress your family and friends.
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