How to Make Gravy from Scratch

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups pan drippings from roasted chicken
• 0.25 cups all purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Pour pan drippings into a large measuring cup. Scrap the browned bits into a 2 cup measure.

3. 3

   Skim and reserve fat from drippings.

4. 4

   Pour 1/4 cup of the fat into a medium saucepan. If you don't have 1/4 cup fat, add enough butter to equal 1/4 cup. Set over medium heat.

5. 5

   Whisk in flour. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly.

6. 6

   Add stock or broth to the remaining drippings in the measuring cup to equal 2 cups.

7. 7

   Slowly whisk in stock mixture until fully incorporated.

8. 8

   Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, Cook and stir 1 minute more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.