Rich Pork Gravy
Elevate your meal with this rich and velvety Pork Gravy, a delectable sauce made from savory pork drippings, homemade roux, and aromatic seasonings like thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Perfectly balanced in flavor, this gravy uses chicken or pork broth for added depth, simmering to a smooth consistency in just 20 minutes. Whether poured over hearty mashed potatoes, tender roasted meats, or stuffing, this homemade pork gravy is the ultimate comfort food addition. Quick and easy to prepare, it's an irresistible way to bring bold flavor and silky texture to any dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pork drippings
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken or pork broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
Collect the pork drippings by removing them from the roasting pan, straining to remove any large bits, and letting them sit to separate the fat from the juices.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the flour to the saucepan, whisking continuously. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture turns a light brown color. This is your roux, which will thicken the gravy.
Gradually add the pork drippings and chicken or pork broth to the saucepan, continuing to whisk. Make sure to add the liquid slowly to avoid lumps.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, whisking occasionally. The gravy should thicken as it simmers.
Season the gravy with salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder, adjusting to taste.
If the gravy is too thick, add more broth a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Strain the gravy using a fine mesh sieve into a clean serving bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
Serve the pork gravy hot, topping over your favorite dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 259.9 g | 333% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.7 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 286 mg | 95% | |
| Sodium | 2906 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
