Make-Ahead Gravy
Pan drippings transform into a luxurious, mouth-watering make-ahead gravy when made with rich, flavorful stock in just minutes.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Strained chicken or turkey drippings - or up to 1/4 cup depending on how savory you like the gravy
- 2 cups of good quality Turkey or Chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp cold water
- 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons (or up to 1/4 cup depending on how savory you like the gravy) to a small sauce pan and heat until liquified.
- Add 2 cups of good quality Turkey or Chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, in a small cup or ramekin make a corn starch slurry by combining 2 Tbsp cold water and 2 Tbsp of Corn Starch and mix until smooth. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the hot liquid.
- Stirring constantly, bring to a gentle boil for one minute.
- Season with Salt & Pepper to taste.
- Let it cool completely and freeze. It will become gelatinous.
Notes
Always taste and adjust! These portions may need to be altered based on the brand of ingredients you are using and the consistency you want to achieve. This is the base recipe of how to make it.