Foolproof Fat Free Gravy Recipes

FOOLPROOF GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour drippings into a 2-cup measuring cup. Skim and discard fat. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 2 cups; transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into drippings mixture. Stir in the bouillon granules, poultry seasoning and white pepper. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

LOW-FAT GRAVY

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and parsley in 1/4 cup broth until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch, pepper and 1/2 cup of broth; stir until smooth. Add to pan with the remaining broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; boil for 2 minutes.

FOOLPROOF TURKEY GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour drippings from roasting pan into bowl, leaving brown particles in pan. Return 1/4 cup drippings to roasting pan. (Measure accurately because too little fat makes gravy lumpy.) Stir in flour. (Measure accurately so gravy is not greasy.)
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.

BASIC FAT FREE GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat a heavy skillet over low heat.
• Add flour and cook, stirring occasionally until light brown.
• Before using meat drippings, remove the fat by placing in a seperator or quick chill in freezer for about 30 to 60 minutes and skim visible fat from top.
• Put 1/2 of defatted drippings/broth in a jar, add the browned flour.
• Cover tightly and shake until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into a saucepan, add remaining liquid.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until desired consistency.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• If desired add a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet until desired color.
• Please Note: The cooking time allows for the quick chill method on the broth.

FOOLPROOF FAT-FREE GRAVY

Steps:

• Defat the pan drippings by placing them in a fat separator cup.
• (If you don't have one, pour the drippings into a bowl, add a few ice cubes, and skim off the fat once it rises and hardens.) Combine the fat-free drippings, pepper, poultry seasoning, and bouillon granules in a 1 quart saucepan, and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
• While the gravy is heating, combine the flour and milk in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake until smooth.
• Slowly add the milk mixture to the simmering broth, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
• Continue to cook and stir until the gravy is thick and bubbly.
• Transfer the gravy to a warmed gravy boat or pitcher, and serve hot with the turkey.
• Makes 2-1/2 servings (1 serving= 2 tablespoons).