My Grandma was a great cook and baker. She made the best pies, breads, buns and so many other wonderful dishes! I always had such a great time spending my summers with Grandma and Grandpa. They just made life so much fun and easy. My Grandma made all her baked goods seem so simple to make. She could whip up a pie in no time. One of the great things she taught me was how to make gravy. So many people get nervous about making it during Thanksgiving. So, I decided to share how to make my grandma's a no-fail luscious gravy.
I promise you, this gravy will be be flavorful and a family favorite every time. All you need is the drippings from the turkey (or chicken or a beef roast). Or if you don't have the drippings just use some butter and chicken broth.
Secret to making this Gravy
Shhhhhh. . . Don't tell anyone because this is the key to great gravy. The secret is whisking! Yes, whisking. Once the drippings are warm whisk in flour. Once it has become very thick, add the milk and start to whisk. At this point, just whisk! whisk! whisk! until the gravy is creamy and has the thickness you want.
After the mixture is at the consistency wanted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Don't forget to whisk in the salt and pepper. Yes, in 5 minutes you will have a great topping for those mashed potatoes and stuffing... every single time!
That's it!!!! I have put together a video to show the entire process of making this.
We also have other gravy recipes using sausage and hamburger. It's basically the same process. We usually have these for a Sunday brunch.
Don't tell your family how easy this is to make. Keep it your secret. And make it your contribution to the holidays.
TIPS:
We use 1% milk. This saves a few calories that no one will miss!
NEVER buy bottle gravy!!!!
Homemade Gravy
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Pan Drippings or Chicken Broth and 3 T Butter
- ½ Cup Flour
- 2 Cups Milk
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Pour pan drippings into a pan. Heat to a boil
- Whisk in Flour to pan drippings
- Whisk until thick
- Whisk in Milk
- Continue to Whisk for about 3 to 5 minutes
- When the gravy is at the desired consistency it should be removed from the heat. Taste. Add in Salt and Pepper. Taste to ensure it is exactly how you want the gravy. Remember everyone can add more salt and pepper.
- Pour into Serving dish
- Enjoy!!!!
Nutrition
We have several thanksgiving side dishes that we hope you will love and have also collaborated with 11 other bloggers to bring you several incredible side dishes to help with your holiday dinners. All the bloggers have different backgrounds and ideas. I highly recommend checking out their tasty thanksgiving dishes. Below are links directly to their fabulous recipes:
De socio in the Kitchen made Boursin Cheese Smashed Red Potatoes
Hungrily Homemade made Hashweh (Riz w Lahmeh)
Tiffing tastes made Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Keeping it Simple made: Carrot and Acorn Squash Soup with Carrot Top Pistou
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