Basic Pan Gravy From Drippings Food

SIMPLE PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• While the turkey rests, make the gravy: Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the turkey pan drippings into a medium bowl, leaving behind any browned bits, or "fond," stuck to the pan. Press down on the solids to get as much liquid as possible into the bowl; discard the solids. Pour the liquid into a measuring cup or a fat separator and allow the fat to rise to the top. Meanwhile, place the roasting pan across two burners over medium-low heat. When the pan is sizzling, add the wine and stir, scraping up all the fond in the pan. Turn off the heat and pour the wine mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl.
• Ladle or spoon off the fat from the pan drippings and discard; set aside the jus. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Then sprinkle in the flour and whisk until the flour is completely incorporated and light golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Slowly add the wine mixture, whisking constantly. When it has fully absorbed into the roux, slowly add the reserved jus. Small additions of liquid and continuous whisking are the keys to smooth gravy.
• Finish the gravy by adding turkey or chicken stock a ½ cup at a time and whisking; taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. (You'll need a total of 2½-3 cups of liquid to make the gravy.) When the gravy is thick yet pourable and perfectly seasoned to taste, transfer it to a bowl or gravy boat and serve immediately.

CLASSIC GRAVY

Steps:

• Place the giblets in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the giblets are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the giblets sit in the water, allowing them to cool.
• Remove the giblets from the saucepan and chop the liver and gizzards. Pick the meat from the neck bone and discard the bones. Save the giblet broth.
• Pour the turkey drippings from the roasting pan into a pitcher. Allow the fat to rise to the top, leaving the stock juices at the bottom. Ladle or pour the fat into a separate container.
• Place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the reserved fat. Sprinkle over the flour and whisk to combine, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. If it is too oily, sprinkle in another 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour. If it is too dry, add more fat and stir until the flour and fat are combined. Continue to cook the roux until it is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• While whisking, pour in the chicken stock. Cook, whisking gently, until the mixture begins to thicken. Pour in the stock juice drippings from the pitcher and continue to cook, stirring, until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Thin as needed with the giblet stock and additional broth if needed. Stir in the giblets and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the giblets are warmed through, then serve.

BASIC GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour the turkey drippings into a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the chicken broth to the roasting pan and scrape up any browned bits; add to the bowl, then freeze the drippings until the fat hardens on top. (Alternatively, use a degreasing cup.)
• Spoon 1/2 cup of the fat into a saucepan. Add the flour; cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden, 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the remaining 8 cups hot chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Discard any remaining fat from the drippings; add the drippings to the saucepan. Simmer, whisking, until thick, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Strain to remove lumps, if needed.

BASIC PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• After the meat is removed from the pan and put in a warm place, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the pan juices in a skillet.
• Sprinkle the flour over the heated drippings ( or oil), stir constantly so the flour and oil are mixed and the flour cooks about a minute. Gradually add the liquid, stirring constantly until the gravy begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste (I often add a little garlic powder).
• Tips: Have your ingredients ready with everyting at your fingertips. Use a large serving spoon. Add liquid gradually and stir quickly (eliminates lumps). Keep heat on medium (too hot causes gravy to thicken too quickly). Gravy keeps cooking and thickening even after it's removed from the pan. Pour it up just before you think it is thick enough(Experience is the best teacher). If gravy is too thick, thin with a little warmed liquid and reheat. End results... you should have a nice gravy and no lumps! :)

HOMEMADE GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
• Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.

GRAVY WITHOUT MEAT DRIPPINGS

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, melt the butter.
• Cook the onion until lightly browned, roughly 5-8 minutes.
• Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the stock and cook uncovered until thickened, roughly 5 minutes.
• Whisk in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve while hot. (See Note).
• Note - You can make this ahead of time since no meat drippings are needed. It will gel up in the fridge, so when you are ready to serve, heat it back up in a sauce pan and whisk until smooth and hot. * If you have picky eaters who won't eat onion chunks or if the onions get a little overdone, strain the onions before serving.

BASIC FORMULA FOR GRAVY

Steps:

• In pan, measure and heat fat.
• Wisk in flour.
• Cook on low to medium heat until it starts to color. (This is called rue). Wisk constantly.
• When flour darkens to desired color, slowly wisk in measured liquid.
• Cook until desired thickness.
• Season to taste.
• You can add kitchen boquet or gravy master for added color.

BASIC GRAVY (W/O PAN DRIPPINGS)

Steps:

• Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk in flour til well blended.
• Slowly add broth, whisking continually.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Cook over medicum heat til thickened, stirring from time to time.
• Keep an eye on the saucepan, the thickening process goes quickly.