Dumb gravy question

[DoubleAce]

I'm making a roast tonight and for the first time ever want to make my own gravy....how do I do it?

Told you it was a dumb question but my mum never ever made gravy...just used the packet stuff.

I know it involves the pan juices and flour but that's the extent of my knowledge!

[katherine]

on your own!?!?!?!?!?!?

i have trouble with the packet... hehehe... sorry no help here!

[DoubleAce]

lol Katherine! Glad I'm not the only one who's never done it! I was a bit embarassed about posting this thread in the first place but it seems to be something you're just meant to know how to do...have been searching and everything just says 'serves with gravy.' Huge help...NOT!

[M O P]

Hey Carmen-
what I do is pour off excess fat from the pan but leave some juices behind. I then sprinkle a tablespoon of plain flour over the left over juices and combine them, while the pan is on the stove above a medium heat, then add a cup of water and keep stirring in to the flour mixture til it thickens- wella!

When I have roast chicken I also add some chicken stock to the pan.

[DoubleAce]

oh thanks Kazza!!!!
We're having beef...I'm not a huge fan of red meat so figured real gravy might make it more appetising for me! lol I'm trying to avoid low iron and having to supplement at the end of my pg.

[M O P]

Sounds yummy!
All the best with it Carmen-
I'm sure it'll be fine, it is pretty easy but it take me a few goes to get it perfect.

[TeenyT]

Exactly what Kazza said for how to make, but for a change if you are making steak in the future its nice to throw a splash of red wine and a cube or two of butter for a rich gravy. Very nice but not so good if you have a cholesterol problem!

[luckie_me]

My mum make the best home made gravey! mmmm But wont let on how she does it!

I cant even make the packet stuff, either burn it or it has lumps

[Lil X-men]

A way to avoid lumps is to mix the flour in a cup with water before stirring it into the juices. An alternative to flour is cornflour which is what I normally use
(premixed with water then stirred in it thickens almost instantly.) If it needs more flavour you can add a stock cube, or salt pepper and herbs to taste.
Easy peasy!:thumbsup:

[DoubleAce]

Thanks! I might mix the flour in the water first considering it's my first time making gravy!

TeenyT thanks for the tip but I'm not a fan of wine in cooking...strange I know!

Luckie_me that's so rude of your mum :laughing: