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Gravy
Silky, savory, essential for meat
Ingredients
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- 4 tbsp butter (or pan drippings)
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
- Pan drippings (optional)
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, until light brown, .
- Gradually whisk in stock, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add thyme. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, .
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Strain if desired.
- Add any pan drippings from roasted meat.
Notes
- Cooking flour removes raw taste.
- Gradual addition prevents lumps.
- Strain for silky texture.
Serious Eats (Kenji López-Alt tested)