Gravy Without Drippings
A delicious gravy made with pantry staples and a few secrets to create that rich comfort food gravy when you don't have meat drippings on hand.
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium sauce pot or small dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cognac or dry white wine
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Chicken
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a medium sauce pot over medium high heat.
- Add 2 teaspoons of unsalted butter and stir to melt.
- Add the ¼ cup of cognac and stir with a whisk. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the alcohol has cooked off.
- Add the chicken stock, onion powder, Better Than Bouillon, and Kitchen Bouquet. Bring the grave up to a boil and reduce to simmer.
- Simmer the gravy for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and cold water. Stir well so the cornstarch slurry is a smooth mixture.
- Lower the heat to low and slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Bring the heat back up to medium and the let the gravy bubble for another 4 minutes.
- Add black pepper to taste and check for seasoning. Add salt if needed.
- Remove the gravy from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. The gravy will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
- For thicker gravy, use more cornstarch slurry.
- Add poultry seasoning, fresh thyme, or parsley for an herby flavor.
- Omit the cognac or white wine if you prefer to make this without alcohol.
Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.3mg