Instant Pot Gravy Recipes

INSTANT POT® PAN JUICE GRAVY

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
• Combine water and cornstarch in the pot and stir to create a slurry. Add pan juices, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic salt and stir to incorporate. Add browning sauce (see Cook's Note).

INSTANT POT GRAVY RECIPE (WITH DRIPPINGS OR BROTH)

Steps:

• Cook your meat in the Instant Pot according to the instructions.
• Once done cooking, remove from Instant Pot.
• Pour out the drippings to separate the fat.
• Deglaze the bottom of the Instant Pot, change it to a low saute, and then melt the butter.
• Whisk in the butter and cook for about 3-5 minutes (stirring the whole time).
• Pour in the drippings and whisk together with the butter mixture and stir until brought to a boil.
• Cook until thickened.
• Add in any additional seasoning, if necessary, and add heavy cream.
• Serve immediately.
• Whisk in the butter and cook for about 3-5 minutes (stirring the whole time).
• Pour in the broth of choice and whisk together with the butter mixture and stir until brought to a boil.
• Cook until thickened.
• Add in any additional seasoning, if necessary, and add heavy cream.
• Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT TURKEY GRAVY

Steps:

• Add the butter to a 6-quart Instant Pot® and set to saute on high (see Cook's Note). Melt the butter completely, then add the flour and whisk to combine until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the roux is the color of peanut butter, 5 to 8 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warmed stock and bring to a simmer, whisking, until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or cool down completely and store tightly covered in the fridge.
• When you're ready to serve, reheat the gravy over medium heat. If you have pan drippings from roasting a bird that you want to use, whisk them in when reheating the gravy. If the gravy is too thick, thin to the desired consistency with additional turkey stock.
• Preheat a 6-quart Instant Pot® using the saute setting on high (see Cook's Note). Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot and brown your turkey pieces in batches, adding more oil as needed, until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add all the browned turkey pieces back to the pot along with the garlic, celery, carrot, onion, sage, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt.
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high 45 minutes. After the pressure cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer and skim any fat off the top before using.

INSTANT POT GRAVY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, create a slurry with the cornstarch and water by mixing them together thoroughly.
• Measure pan juices and place back into the Instant Pot.
• Select Sauté and bring the juices to a simmer.
• Whisk the cornstarch slurry in to the juices (it is a good idea stir the slurry just before adding to the juices as the cornstarch will have most likely settled). Stir constantly until the juices have thickened, approximately 3 - 5 minutes.
• Select Cancel to stop the cooking process.
• Taste for seasoning and add salt and/or pepper if needed. It is very seldom that I have to add anything to the pan juices. They are that good!
• Pour into a gravy boat and serve.

INSTANT POT® PORK CHOPS AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat oil in the pot of an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set on the Saute function.
• Season pork chops with black pepper. Cook 2 to 3 chops in the hot oil, flipping halfway, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Move to a plate; sear the remaining chops and place on a plate.
• Add garlic to the pot and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until sauce is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir mushroom soup and 1 1/4 cup water into the pot with the sauce. Simmer until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the seared pork chops and turn to coat. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Remove chops from the pot.
• Mix 1/4 cup water and flour together; add slurry to the pot. Select Saute function and cook until gravy is thickened, about 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and stir well. Return chops to the pot and turn to coat.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN AND GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine salt, paprika, thyme, pepper, garlic powder, and sage in a small bowl.
• Pound thicker end of chicken breasts to about 1-inch thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings and rub on both sides.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function and high heat. Heat olive oil and cook chicken breasts until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add chicken stock to the pot, scraping up any browned bits off the bottom. Turn off the pot. Place a trivet inside the pot and lay chicken breasts on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Switch to the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions to release remaining pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken to a clean plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir to dissolve. Switch pot to Saute function and medium heat. Slowly whisk in enough of the cornstarch mixture to thicken the gravy to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve gravy over chicken breasts.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND GRAVY RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, thyme, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle chicken with seasonings and rub on both sides so that each chicken breast is completely covered.
• Press SAUTE button on Instant Pot.
• Add butter to hot pot and let it melt.
• Cook chicken breasts until browned (about 2-3 minutes per side - we aren't cooking the breasts, just browning the outside).
• Transfer browned chicken breasts to a plate.
• Press CANCEL button to turn off the saute.
• Pour chicken broth to pot and scrape any browned bits on the bottom of the pot (I like to use a wooden spatula to do this).
• Place trivet inside pot and lay chicken breasts on top of trivet.
• Place lid on the Instant Pot.
• Press the PRESSURE COOK button and set timer for 5 minutes.
• After timer is finished, let the pot do a NATURAL RELEASE for 10 minutes, then move the valve to VENTING to release the remaining pressure.
• Remove the lid, then remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep them warm.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water together until completely dissolved.
• Press the SAUTE button.
• Whisk in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the gravy until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
• Add salt and pepper as desired.
• Press CANCEL and serve chicken with gravy on top.