Gravy

Silky, savory, essential for meat

retest scheduled Adapted from Serious Eats / Kenji López-Alt — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Makes: 3 cups
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until light brown, .
  3. Gradually whisk in stock, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Add thyme. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, .
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Strain if desired.
  7. Add any pan drippings from roasted meat.

Notes

  • Cooking flour removes raw taste.
  • Gradual addition prevents lumps.
  • Strain for silky texture.

Adapted from Serious Eats / Kenji López-Alt