Irresistible Roasted Garlic Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade from Drippings
A quick and easy roasted garlic gravy made from pan drippings, perfect for enhancing roast dinners with rich, savory flavor and a mellow garlic sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Pan drippings from roasted meat (turkey, chicken, beef, or pork)
- Roasted garlic cloves, mashed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) chicken or beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Collect your drippings: After roasting your meat, pour the drippings into a heatproof container. Let sit a few minutes to separate fat. Skim off 2 tablespoons of fat for the roux, reserving the rest for flavor.
- Roast your garlic: If not roasted with meat, preheat oven to 400°F. Cut top off a head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast 35-40 minutes until soft. Squeeze out cloves and mash gently.
- Make the roux: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt reserved fat with 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until light golden.
- Add broth and roasted garlic: Slowly whisk in 2 cups broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Stir in mashed garlic and herbs if using. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and thicken: Let simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Add more broth if too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional finishing touch: Stir in 2 tablespoons heavy cream and warm through without boiling.
- Serve immediately over roast, mashed potatoes, or favorite sides.
Notes
Use firm, golden drippings without burnt bits for best texture. Add broth gradually to avoid lumps. Roasting garlic adds mellow sweetness and depth. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend or cornstarch slurry. For dairy-free, use olive oil or dairy-free margarine instead of butter and omit cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 cu
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 1
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