A gravy boat of glossy brown gravy poured over mashed potatoes, captured mid-pour.

The “Golden Ratio” Gravy

Name: The “Golden Ratio” Gravy
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Cups
Ingredients: 2 cups bone broth (chicken or beef); 1 cup flour (split usage); 1 cup butter (split usage); Worcestershire sauce; Salt & pepper to taste

2:1:1 — Broth to Flour to Butter.

Lexus · The Pantry Practice · Mooresville, NC

2 Cups

·

15 Mins

The recipe

2 Cups

15 Mins

Ingredients

2 cups bone broth (chicken or beef) 1 cup flour (split usage) 1 cup butter (split usage) Worcestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste

Notes

Use homemade bone broth for the best flavor depth.

Directions

Melt butter in a pan and whisk in flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden. Slowly whisk in broth to prevent lumps. Add a dash of Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. ROAST CHICKEN METHOD: Reduce 2 cups stock in the roasting pan. Mix 2 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp flour into a paste; whisk into the pan drippings to thicken.

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