Gluten Free Roasted Garlic And Herb Gravy Food

GLUTEN-FREE ROASTED GARLIC AND HERB GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Peel most of the papery skin away from the garlic head. Place on a cutting board and cut off the top 1 inch. Discard the top. Place the garlic head on a small sheet of foil. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt. Tightly wrap and place on a small sheet tray in case it leaks. Roast until golden brown and soft, 55 to 65 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile in a medium saucepot, combine the chicken stock, thyme, oregano, sage, rosemary and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
• Add the reserved drippings to the pot. Squeeze in the roasted garlic from the head. Stir and then remove from heat. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pushing the garlic through, then pour the strained stock back into a clean pot. Add in some freshly cracked black pepper and more salt, if needed.
• To make the slurry, combine 1/2 cup of the cornstarch with 1/2 cup cold water in a small bowl. Whisk together.
• Bring the stock back up to a simmer over medium. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and then bring to a boil to thicken. If the gravy looks too loose, make another slurry with the remaining cornstarch and slowly whisk in a little bit at a time until you feel the gravy thicken. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm until needed.

LAZY MAN'S GRAVY (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
• Whisk in the cornstarch and continue to cook for one minute.
• Add the stock gradually, whisking the entire time to avoid lumps.
• Reduce heat and cook over medium until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Taste test and add seasonings according to personal taste. Salt, pepper and thyme are suggested seasonings.

GLUTEN FREE BROWN GRAVY

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except CORNSTARCH & WATER, in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook 1 hour (while your meal is cooking).
• Strain broth and remove bay leaves.
• Place all the rest of veggies and herbs in a food processor and add enough broth to puree to a smooth consistency.
• Pour both broth and puree back into pan, using a wooden spoon to deglaze the sides of the pan, this will brown your gravy and add to the rich flavor.
• Bring to a boil.
• In a cup make a SLURRY by mixing cornstarch with water and stir till fully dissolved.
• Add slurry to boiling broth and stir with a whisk to prevent lumps. Serve hot.