Perfect Gravy

How do make perfect gravy? What is perfect gravy? Perfect gravy should be flavorful and smooth without lumps. People are intimidated by gravy and believing they cannot make it without the lumps.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gravy,, Sauce

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

1 Small bowl
1 Small Saucepan
1 Whisk or fork

Ingredients

1 cup Broth, meat juice, or meat drippings
2 tbsp Corn starch
2 tbsp Water, cold

Instructions

Put broth or meat juice in a small saucepan. Heat it up over medium to low heat.
In a small bowl put in room temp or cool water. Add the cornstarch. Stir until they are mixed well. The corn starch should be fully dissolved, and the liquid should be smooth. Any lumps will create lumps in your gravy.
Add the water and cornstarch to the saucepan of broth or meat liquid. Using a whisk or a fork, stir continuously until it is slightly thickened.
You can add salt and pepper to taste. It is ready to serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate. It will vary based the brands of ingredients used and on your cooking methods.

You can add more of less cornstarch to create thinner of thicker gravy.

To avoid lumps, always mix the cornstarch with a cooler liquid before adding it to the hot liquid.

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