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Gravy

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Drippings from braised roasted or pan fried meat
  • 1 cup of an appropriate broth beef or chicken if you don't have enough braising liquid.
  • 1/4 cup of cold water
  • 1 Tbsp of Corn starch
  • 1-2 tsp of Kitchen Bouquet
  • Cracked pepper 1/2 to 1 tsp
  • Optional for more depth of flavor: 1 tsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp of tomato paste, and/or 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Instructions
 

  • When done roasting, remove the meat from the pan to allow it to rest.
  • Pour the drippings into a small sauce pan.
  • Add the cup of broth to the drippings and bring to a low boil.
  • Mix the cold water, corn starch, and Kitchen Bouquet.
  • Bring to a boil again to thicken.
  • Add the cracked pepper.
  • Taste and adjust for salt.
  • Add any optional ingredients.
  • If you would like to make a richer gravy with a stroganoff flavor, you can add 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream and stir through.