All Purpose Gravy Recipe

Ingredients for All Purpose Gravy

• Carrot
• Celery
• Onion
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• All Purpose Flour
• Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• Low Sodium Beef Broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Dried Thyme
• Whole Black Peppercorns
• Salt
• Ground Black Pepper

How to Make All Purpose Gravy

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and well-browned (about 8-10 minutes).
2. Reduce heat to medium. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until well-browned (about 2 minutes).
3. Gradually whisk in beef broth, ensuring no lumps form.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns.
6. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thickened and reduced to 3 cups.
7. Strain gravy through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl or container. Press on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cool completely before storing or freezing.
9. **To thaw frozen gravy:** Add frozen gravy to a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water. Warm over low heat, whisking frequently, until thawed and heated through. Gravy may appear separated; whisk vigorously to recombine.