Ultimate Guide: How to Make Gravy

[@simonegoyeneche114]

The gravy won’t taste like flour if you spend more time cooking the fat and flour until it gets some color. This avoids the raw flour taste.

[@michillene]

Simone...I was going say the same thing...

[@a.barnard3205]

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[@iowasenator]

That's EXACTLY right! Let the flour COOK and you won't taste it. I knew as soon as she IMMEDIATELY poured the broth that she would have flour-tasting gravy.

[@denisejohnson2840]

Exactly you have to brown the gravy and cook the four taste out in the process.

[@SouloDoloMusic]

And if she didn't use so much 😅

[@CRami90962]

Thank you! Your way of making Gravy is A LOT better than other “how -to” videos out there for gravy. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@emmaross3925]

I love how you put the measurements with the quick review at the end of the video. Really helps a lot 👍

[@yikes5683]

I use your recipe to make bacon gravy! I don't match the stock to the drippings though (because I didn't have pork stock when I first made it). I used chicken broth with bacon drippings. The broth acts more as added notes of flavor, as the bacon flavor is REALLY strong

[@poojashenoy7377]

You're an angel. I've been dying to find a video about this. Thank you so much!

[@TZ2nd]

Use equal parts butter to flour and you’ll avoid a flourish taste. Whisk out all of the flour until smooth.

[@a.barnard3205]

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[@TZ2nd]

@@a.barnard3205 for the gravy

[@karrobat8260]

What is the correct ratio?

[@jameshampton1832]

It taste like flour when you do not cook your rue long enough, Rue always starts out as equal parts fat to flour ratio regardless of which fat you use.

[@juspickin]

Spot on cheers from a bloke who could hardly boil an egg I am learning all the basics from some very good chefs thanks again , greetings from the UK

[@skyeupfly5023]

That fond in the pan is perfect for the gravy!!!! Don’t leave it out!!!!

[@Nobu537]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! you made it so easier and closer to making gravy; do to so many variations. But I can go from here in making my own variations.

[@RamseyNissanOfBoerne]

Thank you so much for that how to video on how to make gravy. This is my first Thanksgiving, making the spread of dinner and your step-by-step directions where simple, eases to follow, and absolutely great. I made the perfect gravy, and it was the first time I ever tried even making it so that’s a testament to your recipe. Thank you.

[@westbccoast]

Very nice, thank you, turned out perfectly, I didn't know it could be this easy and this tasty.

[@cindypelrine]

I love how you explain everything and you make it look so easy! I used to be so intimidated about making gravy, but now I make it all of the time!! Thanks!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

I'm so glad!

[@blytz1970]

Thank you so much for making gravy simple and easy. Normally, I go with packaged gravy mixes but I appreciate you showing me how to make yummy gravy from scratch. Beautiful Lady, Beautiful Recipes. Thank you.

[@mindingmyownbusiness6194]

Never heard of chocolate gravy😋 so I will add that to the brunch list. Didn't realize gravy was as simple 123. Thanks

[@leaguecitysmokeshow8088]

Thanks for sharing!! I was in charge of the gravy a few thanksgivings ago and it was a disaster. But no more! I’m saving this video!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome! Have a great thanksgiving!

[@johnpendleton2227]

Great recipe, and thanks for sharing! I would suggest making a double or triple batch because I don't think 2 cups is enough to serve a dozen (or more) guests, and we also have to remember the leftovers! Happy Thanksgiving!@@Thestayathomechef

[@brusselsprout5851]

ditto. On Super Bowl Sunday I told my grandson not to worry, that the next Thanksgiving he won't have to pretend the gravy is good because it will be good!

[@JourTheeOnly]

Add in your stock in sections so you can cook out the flour

[@yanicasacksteder7366]

Very helpful. I didnt know you could use cornstarch that way. For anyone else out there who's gluten free, Bob's red mill 1 to 1 GF baking flour works with this method as well. I've done it lots of times.

[@misspriss13pink]

Thank you so much for making this a simple recipe! I had to go through 10 other videos before finding yours. You see, I'm making mashed potatoes to take to a gathering and I wanted to provide the gravy too. Problem is, I'm not making the turkey so I don't have the drippings to start with. This recipe is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you !! 💕. Update: it was quite bland. What spices would you suggest?

[@AmuRa606]

You can use herbs like sage thyme ... chop and add at the end

[@ivanwesley8182]

Salt

[@misspriss13pink]

@@ivanwesley8182 I put salt in it.

[@davidtmiller56]

Ok, who would give this video a thumbs down? Come on! It’s got it all: helpful, quick to the point, clear, and funny. I think there must be a bot out there just hitting thumbs down on random videos.

[@Anon-te6uq]

It was a little long. "Add stock/drippings to corn starch. Boil." She could have done this video in 10 seconds.

[@acanadianwoodworker]

This was actually my first successful gravy after a string of failures - thank you!

[@stephs7261]

Your videos are amazing. Whenever I feel ambitious and want to try a new recipe, this channel is my go to place. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thank you!

[@shawnclements7022]

Easy and delicious,thanks!

[@rayray8389]

Wish there was a button for Two Thumbs Up because damn my gravy came out fuego 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍

[@Thestayathomechef]

Super happy for you (:

[@paulinerixon6696]

Two thumps down

[@rayray8389]

@@paulinerixon6696 you probably cant boil ramen.

[@khloecarvell3243]

I made turkey gravy. Worked like a gem! Thanks

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome!

[@sorryitsmoops]

Made your chicken thighs last night and they were great! Added a bit of chilli flakes though, because spice is the spice of life. Going to use the drippings for gravy tonight 🤤

[@Thestayathomechef]

Sounds great!

[@brusselsprout5851]

This is a great basic recipe. Actually the best I've found after a long search. I was going to say the same thing as Simone Goyeneche has said, that if its cooked long enough there would not be that taste. Truly gravy shouldn't be made quick. Anyway, that's what I've discovered. I use both flour AND corn starch to get the texture I want. The gravy has to be cooked long enough for there to be zero evidence of flour or cornstarch. I didn't know about this easy chocolate gravy idea and can think of a lot of things to do with this. Yep, this is basic and for that it is perfect! Nice to see somebody put down pomp and grandeur and just tell us what it needs to begin with. From this people who enjoy cooking can move forward. Thank you so much. Also, I think next time I'll do what Apollo has suggested and toast the flour beforehand too.

[@theBATgoesUPoh]

I used this to make a terikayi gravy from the leftover sauce of my homemade teriyaki chicken and my friends think im a culinary genius now 😅 thank you for your help!

[@josh0981238]

Thanks.. Very helpful video, saved me watching loads of different kinds of "how to make gravy" videos

[@josh0981238]

@@KCphilippi hey thanks, I don't use flour, I use arrowroot starch.. No taste at all from it I just needed some guidance for applying the thickening agent

[@carilynjurgeson6178]

For corn starch version it is good to dissolve it in a little cool water before pouring it in. No lumps to work out that way.

[@gregtorre6513]

Great video, Thank for your help. Best regards Greg

[@bobabooey8367]

Thanks ...you were determined to do the chocolate from the beginning:)

[@Thestayathomechef]

Who doesnt want a chocolate gravy haha.

[@Tanju_Ahmed]

​@@ThestayathomechefDo you have a more advanced version of the chocolate gravy?

[@Tanju_Ahmed]

Do you have a more advanced version of the chocolate gravy?

[@brotoubrotou3164]

I just came across your gravy recipe and it sounds perfect for me but you didn’t mention seasoning at all…salt, pepper, etc quantity? Also, can you use “better than bullion” somehow. If so how and when would you use it? Thanks much.

[@CHOCOVIXEN85]

Thank you for sharing. Easy and to the point ! I used it today for Thanksgiving and it was sooooo good.

[@johnkeller3878]

Wow! Gravy made easy. Thanks for the lesson. I didn't know it was sooooo simple. Appreciate what you do.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thanks for the kind words! Hope you get to make this gravy soon!

[@georgeharris7181]

I was raised on chocolate gravy and biscuit lollol I live in Ohio now and I blow people away with my granny's chocolate and biscuit and my favorite Hershey coco chocolate pie from scratch mmmmmm love holidays I can eat whole chocolate pie myself lollol happy holidays and God bless

[@AmuRa606]

Thankyou that made it very clear step by step

[@marianieves3414]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing !!!Ilove all your recipes ❤️❤️❤️ no fail easy to follow makes me feel like a good cook❤️❤️

[@jlm990]

1. People only taste the flour because the roux (the butter and flour mixture) isn't cooked long enough. It should be cooked for a minimum of two minutes before you add the broth to cook the raw flour taste out, but you added it once the roux was combined. 2. The roux itself shouldn't typically be that lumpy. If you leave it alone for a few seconds, it should slowly spread out and bubble. Make sure the measurement are 1 for 1, and keep stirring so it doesn't burn. 3. Don't add the broth all at once. Add a little bit at a time and mix it thoroughly with the roux. This will prevent lumps. 4. To add some extra flavor, begin by sauteing some slivered onions for about five minutes. Add the butter and flour to the sauteing onions and stir continuously for at least 10 minutes. Add a little extra seasoning to the saute/roux mix before adding broth and let it cook in. This step isn't necessary, but it adds flavor. You can also add in sliced celery, bell peppers etc to the saute depending on what the roux is being used for. Not trying to be overly critical, just want to share some tips I've learned from my cooking.

[@cocolu815]

I always fill the bottom of the pan with water and stock... that mixed with all the drippings together there will be more than enough liquid for gravy. You also get a really moist turkey with all that liquid at the bottom.

[@TheB00Man]

This has helped me up my gravy game!

[@sarak6619]

Easy to follow - thank you !

[@whatzupearthlings]

Fantastically simple recipe...thanks!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You are welcome!

[@janetarmstrong7010]

Thanks a bunch. I feel better. Yes, I can.

[@jackyeary8206]

Sooooooo Sooooooo easy---just awesome! thanks!

[@Othermails08]

After lightly brown the flour with butter, I poured chicken stock in but the cooked flour just clump together and did dissolve completely and nicely like hers.

[@briana325]

Do you get lumps in your gravy when you dump all the liquid into the roux at once like you did? I always have to add it slowly and intermittently, but I’ve only made it a few times and have messed it up more times than not. Do the lumps cook out eventually?

[@rebbekandahuma2173]

Looks great!🥰 can’t wait to try it out.

[@patricia19551]

Thank you so much that is so healthy and easy.

[@edgarrico8755]

I accidentally heard quarter pound of flower and me and friends have been laughing for half an hour now

[@Thestayathomechef]

Rofl! Ya that is a little too much

[@jassalmadar]

Lol we’re you making it

[@chocolate9891]

Lol

[@Achoti7]

Thanks so much, finally I can now make my own gravy instead of buying it. ☺️....... I have a question, for darker gravy ( not chocolate), can I just let the butter an corn starch cook a little longer?

[@andreaslind6338]

Cooking the flour longer will make a richer flavour that adds body to the dish, it's good, but make sure not to use on a light sauce, but a stronger one like beef stew.

[@cuhhheesecuff419]

Yes, It's called making a roux. The darker the better.

[@filthcauldron2441]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mrssawilson54]

This recipe came out GREAT.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it.

[@margaretmcguire3241]

I'm looking for home made ham gravy...same rules applie? I'm not a fan of sweet glaze. Thank u!

[@kenkowalski1314]

Thanks!? Can u please show us how u make your biscuits for the chocky gravy lol

[@robertwren2289]

Thanks for this tip.

[@RogerSayers]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Was your mother an Okie? I ask because not many know anything about chocolate gravy. my mother was a Okie and she made chocolate gravy for us. it was really good.... Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your viewers.

[@ronrico2620]

You had me at biscuits and chocolate gravy

[@mmata1021]

I boiled some chicken can I use the liquid from that to make gravy?

[@patriciagriffiths398]

Hello Rachel thank you for your video. I really never knew how to make gravy properly and always used bought gravy granules and to think all those lovely meat juices where thrown away. Just to ask you if you could advise. I've bought an cast iron pan only because my pans are not for the oven. Have not tried it yet but reading the instructions it seems hard work and a bit of a carry on! I would be grateful for advice. Many thanks in advance. Sorry but it looks like Ive written a book!!! Lol

[@Thestayathomechef]

I love cast iron pans! Check out Lodge's guide to cast iron pan care www.lodgemfg.com/use-and-care/cast-iron-lets-cook

[@RogerSayers]

nothing better than a cast iron pan. I have and use them to very day.... Happy Thanksgiving!

[@alyceadolores4041]

Love your videos!!! Please do a thanksgiving/ holiday staples video 🤞🏻😩😩💕

[@rgwak]

Me: Chocolate gravy? She's so funny. **watches video** Me: Chocolate gravy!! 😳

[@user-vx3wr2xd3b]

literally😂😂i thought she was referring to the darker coloured gravies

[@wg7150]

Thank you!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You're welcome!

[@isimotmuheeb4024]

Thanks for the video

[@brianbarnum48414]

Great video, I just made gravy by myself at 50. I love chocolate but I'm not so sure about it in gravy form, is that even legal?

[@joeyclemenza7339]

Deglaze the pan with some sherri or a dry white (or red) wine in order to get the rest of the that fond out of your turkey pan.

[@dorisgarcia6683]

Superb -informative vid!! Thank you for posting the measurements!! I should have clicked this vid first!! Will be doing this tonght :) Have a sweet nite 💕

[@Thestayathomechef]

Glad it helped! Let me know how you like the gravy (:

[@dorisgarcia6683]

The Stay At Home Chef It was a hit!!! Had two ppl whom weren’t big on gravy, try my ham gravy following your instructions and they LOVED IT - I LOVED it and the simplicity was def a bonus - thank you again and thanks for responding!

[@niamhcoles8522]

Tanks, very useful

[@tmcche7881]

Has anyone figured out a good way to reheat the gelatinous corn starch gravy? To make the gravy as it was first made. So that the gravy doesn't remain gelatinous or seperate.

[@yanicasacksteder7366]

Reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop and whisk well. A microwave does not work!

[@tmcche7881]

OK, no nuke, stove top and whisk well. Thx.

[@Mikayla_Games24]

I usually add the flour in after the broth and stir until creamy🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Mikayla_Games24]

@@KCphilippiit never tastes like uncooked bread... this is how my family makes it and its never like that. also gordon ramsay makes it like that

[@amnamalik7184]

Is there any difference between white sauce and white gravy plz tell me ? thanks

[@Happinessisanillusion]

Your gravy looks amazing.

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thank you 😋

[@Happinessisanillusion]

@@Thestayathomechef you’re welcome ☺️

[@jasonhanson6563]

As always, you're the best!

[@johnnychase7235]

Super helpful

[@battlecat3792]

I'm doing something wrong. I used cornstarch and i thought i followed the instructions well. However, the drippings and starch isn't mixing well?? Update: i good, i figured it out.Ty

[@jghmain5942]

Is there a serving size on this recipe? We have a crowd coming for Thanksgiving (around 25) so want to make sure we have enough!

[@joniedrossart2194]

Same 🥺

[@aliciamiranda8677]

Gracias por compartir me encantan tus recetas saludos hermosa 🥀

[@Gwood232]

Do you think you could freeze the leftover gravy?

[@Thestayathomechef]

Ya probably (:

[@TigerWild1]

Can you use powdered chocolate, for the chocolate gravy?

[@asmranonymousgaming901]

She rlly does like that chocolate gravy huh😉

[@AGamingBear]

She sure can't enough of chocolate gravy 😉

[@BBCord]

Super easy! Thanks!!

[@Thestayathomechef]

You're welcome!

[@eneb8937]

How much chicken bouillon to put in the two cups of water please. Thank you

[@kiragant8596]

U are amazing thank u!

[@enaasshawkat790]

Look at you , you are awesome 👌🏻 thank you

[@Thestayathomechef]

Thank you too!

[@stellam4160]

Thank you

[@angloblaxton]

Outstanding! This is timeless, thank you so much

[@MoMo-kg2gx]

My mom had a recipe exactly like this where she used fat left over and then did the same thing it was delicious

[@17MrLeon]

here in europe we do jsut mix the dripping with beer and than thicken it with onions.

[@suemiller9842]

The English way of making gravy is to add the stock to the roasting pan, bring to the boil on top of the stove, stir to dissolve all of the stuck sediment, (it then goes into the gravy, and not the washing up water) and thicken with flour or corn starch that has been mixed with a little water. This avoids flour lumps forming. Add the flour water mix a little at a time, so that you reach your desired thickness of gravy. My favourite thickness is when the gravy eaves a layer on the back of the mixing spoon. Your gravy is now ready to serve. This method of gravy making ensures that washing up is much easier, as all the stuck-on goo from the bottom of the pan has been transferred to the food. Why make delicious wash up water and then drain it away?????

[@theBakinNoob]

thanks for the advice, I am definitely gonna try it your way

[@IMOO1896]

I saw this “ reverse” gravy on a video last night and thought it’s interesting. I’ll be trying it.

[@Alipotamus]

My heritage is nearly all British with a smidgin of Norwegian though 3 generations have been in the western USA. I am 72 and want to experience some English recipes like Yorkshire pudding, steak and kidney and more! I have been a good cook for my entire 51 years of marriage and have my wonderful English family ( mostly women) to thank. Fight for freedom in your country. Without the British most of the world would live under tyranny.❤️

[@suemiller9842]

@@Alipotamus I love a web site calls Keef Cooks. Good old-fashioned English cooking. All down to earth. Also try John Kirkwood and Barry Lewis. All the English Recipes your heart desires, techniques and blunders. Have fun.

[@maxvelgun]

It is yung gravy?

[@tunglai7174]

TT Thank you very much

[@rere5878]

Thamks

[@viryzamora3367]

Can I use turkey drippings with chicken stock? Or does it have to be turkey stock?

[@viryzamora3367]

@@KCphilippi thank you 😊

[@lisahartwright7301]

It would be much better if you let the flour cook in the pan before starting to slowly add the liquid in small batches, whisking it in between. You then won’t need to strain and it will be lovely and thick and you won’t taste the flour at all.

[@bryanphelps9547]

Can you do a video on tomato gravy?

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

So if I had More stock I'd just double the flower and butter?

[@Thestayathomechef]

This recipe is scale able (: So yes if you have double the stock double up on all other ingredients.

[@Ira88881]

You can mix your fats/proteins and it will taste just fine. Absolutely no reason you can’t use pork fat for canned turkey stock. I fry a few pieces of bacon in a separate pan, add that with its pan drippings and scrap to the turkey stock, let simmer a while, then strain. I do this because I want to do my gravy before the turkey hits the sauna, so I’m not getting any drippings from THAT. I’ve also tried frying up the neck and giblets to create some fatty “drippings,” but you don’t get enough and it’s not a strong enough flavor. Bacon rules, and if you’re nervous, use turkey bacon.

[@aliviagorge5525]

can i make just 1cup liquid?

[@lutronc4412]

Awesome you saved my rOast

[@nathanield.4527]

I saw a bottle of gravy at the store it and it was still liquid like. When I make gravy from scratch using flour, it becomes gel like when it cools down. If I use corn starch instead of flour, will the gravy stay liquid like when it cools?

[@Thestayathomechef]

Store-bought gravy probably has a lot of crazy ingredients in it to make it to that. You can always use less corn starch or flour, though to make the gravy thinner.

[@carolynhill5293]

So helpful here😍😍😍😍

[@roxanne1092]

How do you keep the sodium counts correct.