Looking for the perfect recipe for how to make pork gravy? I was too which is where this simple and easy gravy recipe came from! When you make a pork roast, you end up with delicious pan drippings that are just yelling to be made into a savory pork gravy.
While pork roast can be a simple and healthy meal, for special occasions I do sometimes like to add a little bit of gravy. Try my easy and flavorful pork gravy recipe that goes splendidly with my pork roast in the crockpot to add a savory and creaminess that is hard to resist.
This recipe makes a small batch gravy, so if your family prefers a heavier pore of creamy gravy or you a feeding a crowd, you may want to double the recipe.
How To Make Simple Pork Gravy Homemade From Pan Drippings
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Full truth, for the longest time I bought gravy. I’d go through the process of making a pork loin or another large cut of meat, and I’d throw away the drippings. But those drippings are packed full of flavor and goodness that you often just don’t get with store-bought gravy. Plus why waste a good thing when it only takes a few minutes to make your own- it’s frugal and delicious.
In about ten minutes you can have a homemade gravy with just a few ingredients. Make it while your pork loin rests for a few minutes after you take it out of the crockpot or the oven. It’s simple, delicious and the perfect brown gravy for a special occasion or Sunday feast.
How To Make Pork Gravy From Scratch That Is Homemade
Anyone, and I mean anyone can master making homemade gravy from scratch. Melt a couple of tablespoons of butter, then add the same amount of flour. Sautee for a minute with any spices. Add pan drippings and broth slowly by quickly whisking it together to keep it smooth and creamy. If desired, add a little more black pepper to taste for a kick!
I think a lot of people are intimidated making homemade pork gravy because they worry about lumps. Using a whisk ( I love my whisk set!) when you add the broth is an important step to ensure your gravy is smooth.
Can I Make Pork Gravy Without Drippings
If you use this recipe, you can substitute any broth you like in place of the pan drippings. Your gravy will not have as much pork flavor to it, but will still be delicious. I also recommend sauteeing a little onion and garlic into your butter to give it a little more flavor if you’re making gravy without drippings.
Want to make gravy with pan drippings?
Try my Juicy Pork Loin in the Crock Pot Recipe
This homemade pork gravy goes perfect with pork loin made in the crock pot!
How Do You Make Gravy For Pork Chops
Use the recipe below, and supplement extra broth if needed. Depending on how you cooked your pork chops you make only have a little bit of drippings in the pan, finish it off with more broth to make up the difference in liquid and fill out your gravy. This gravy recipe is delicious on pork chops.
How Can I Lighten Up Gravy
Using a fat separator, you can reduce the amount of fat in your pan drippings. While fat is not always something to be avoided, reducing the fat from your drippings will give you a leaner gravy. Gravy isn’t really lean or healthy food, but using only a small bit also helps. If sodium is something you’re watching (which I try to do for my family), opt for a low sodium broth. We make gravy in a small batch at our house so we enjoy just a little with our meal.
What Sauces Go With Roast Pork
Gravy isn’t the only sauce you can use to give your roast pork a flavorful sauce. Salsa verde is delicious on pork as is applesauce (especially homemade!). A mustard and apple cider vinegar sauce go nicely on roast pork as do most barbeque sauces.
This gravy would be delicious on my Pork and Zucchini Meatballs recipe for a spin on Swedish Meatballs. Add a little water to thin it out if you try it!
What Can I Substitute For Flour In Pork Gravy
You can use cornstarch as a substitute for flour to thicken your gravy. Simply use half as much cornstarch as you would flour in your gravy recipe.
Can I Make Gluten Free Pork Gravy
I’ve seen people use coconut flour in gravy in place of wheat flour, but I haven’t tried it myself. Some friends have said it is a little more gritty than a regular gravy. If you need a gluten-free version I would make sure to whisk things well if you decided to try coconut flour.
Simple Homemade Pork Roast Gravy From Pan Drippings Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups pan drippings liquid If you don’t have a full two cups, supplement with broth.
- .25 teaspoon pepper add more or less to taste
- .25 teaspoon salt add more or less to taste
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- In a saucepan melt three tablespoons of butter.
- Stir in flour to butter and let brown for one minute, stirring frequently. This creates what’s called a roux.
- Add pan drippings and any extra broth to butter and flour mixture. Use a whisk to distribute the flour evenly within your liquid to avoid lumps.
- Add salt and pepper, tasting your gravy. Add more pepper or salt a little bit at a time to your own taste.
- Allow gravy to cook for three to four minutes. Pour into a bowl and enjoy with your dinner!
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So have you made homemade pork gravy before? What are you putting this delicious gravy on top of?
Jackie G. says
Hi Kristy, I just found this post first time. I cooked a 5 pound Pork Tenderloin in the oven from a recipe I found online. Marinaded it over night. Next day, put it in the middle of a foiled lined pan, put the marinade over the top of Pork. What I decided to do was bake on 300* for two hours, turn it over and bake another two hours. Turned out very tender, but to my liking it was a little dry. I’ve never made Pork Gravy before. Thanks for this simple, easy to follow recipe. I’m going to do this tonight for dinner, also some Rice, and a vegetable on the side. Thanks for helping me feel confident about serving this to my family.
Kristy Richardson says
You’re so welcome Jackie, I’m glad it was delicious and you had success! -Kristy
Patricia Garcia says
I’m pretty sure that you had a 5-lb. pork loin, as there is no such thing as a 5 lb. tenderloin. So many people don’t know the difference.
Judy says
Great recipe for gravy! I had drippings from a pork roast that made it a great addition to mashed potatoes. Thank you.
Joan says
Used chicken broth and added some drippings at the end. Excellent gravy – delicious and nice texture.
Kristy Richardson says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Joan! -Kristy
Allison says
Delicious and simple. My two favorite things. 3 boys loved it. Whisked together some olive oil and flour in a pan, with chicken broth and there pan droppings, and it was a perfect no fuss meal. Thank you!
Kristy Richardson says
You’re very welcome Allison, so glad you and your boys liked it! -Kristy
carol small says
My husband’s aunt who was a cook in many restaurants, taught me how to make easy lump-less gravy… put the flour and liquid in a leakproof container and shake!!
Tom says
When making Gluten Free gravies use a good GF flour mix such as Domata (my favorite) or Walmart Great Value GF flour. It is not grainy. Measure as you would wheat flour and yes it very important to make a roux and whisk gravies! GF flour in gravy can be used for broth, water and cream gravies and are as tasty as wheat flour gravies. Just a note, rice flour does tend to be grainy so you should always use a good GF blend. If you can’t find Domata at you grocery you can order it on line! You CAN enjoy Gluten Free!
Jun Ru Lin says
It’s so good with the pork recipe I used
Kristy Richardson says
So glad your pork dinner was delicious Jun Ru Lin!-Kristy
Teresa Davis says
Haven’t tried yet but it’s tonight’s dinner 🙂 Am confused as to “pan drippings” -does that include the fat or do I skim that off? If so why? Seems like a good choice over butter.
Going to wing it tonight but hope to get a reply soon. <3
Kristy Richardson says
Hi Teresa, I wouldn’t skim the pan drippings, any fat in the pan drippings from cooking your pork adds extra flavor to the final gravy. Sometimes if there is a large chunk of fat I might remove it, but for the most part, you leave all of that flavor in there. Pan drippings are any liquid leftover in the bottom of the pan once the meat has finished cooking. I wouldn’t take the butter out of this recipe as you do need at least a minimum amount of fat to make the roux thicken propperly so the gravy thickens correctly. (The butter and the flour together form the roux.) Any extra fat from the drippings is just more flavor. Hope it turned out delicious, and hope that helps! -Kristy
Donna says
This is the gravy recipe I make for pork open face sandwiches and it’s SO good! I also wanted to mention we have fried apples with pork roast sometimes. Apples go well with pork.
Cynthia says
Wooooo hooooo!!!! Thank you!!!!!! I’ve successfully made delicious gravy with your recipe!! God bless you!!
Kristy Richardson says
So glad it went so well Cynthia and that it was delicious! <3 <3 -Kristy
Cristin says
Amazingly quick and tasty! I had purchased a small pork roast kit complete with seasoning, potatoes, carrots, onion and celery for the crock pot at the super market. Once I took the meat and veggies out, it def needed gravy. A quick google search and I turned all of the liquid remaining in the crock pot into an awesome gravy. Perfect finishing touch!
Kristy Richardson says
Sounds delicious Cristin, I’m so glad this recipe was a win for you! Yum! -Kristy
Tonie says
The only gravy that I have been nervous about has been pork. This was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much
On My Kids Plate says
You’re very welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Anthony O Silvestri says
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Gee, a roux…I was making some gravy and got ahead of myself with the drippings and juice and flour. Thanks again for the reminder!
On My Kids Plate says
You’re welcome, hope it was delicious Anthony!
Sandy says
I made this using Kentucky Kernal seasoned flour. I only had one cup of drippings from the pork roast, I didn’t have any broths to add to it so I just used water. It turned out to be a delicious thick gravy, it didn’t need any added salt since I had salted the roast, but I did add more pepper.
On My Kids Plate says
So glad it turned out delicious for you Sandy! Sounds like that seasoned flour combined with having flavorful drippings gave you a lot of great flavor to the recipe.
Michael says
Can I use corn starch for a substitute for flour cause I use for corn starch for beef and chicken gravy
On My Kids Plate says
Hi Michael,
Using cornstarch is another quick and easy way to thicken any sauce, including gravy. You can use cornstarch but I would start with about half as much cornstarch compared to the flour used in this recipe and then increase a little bit at a time until you get the right thickness to your gravy. I’ve found I personally prefer flour for when I’m making pork gravy, but cornstarch is another easy alternative. Happy cooking, hope it was delicious!
Jonathan. says
I had a little experiment when making pork gravy. I mixed butter and flour with a little water. Added the juices from the pork shoulder. I wanted to add cider but didn’t have any so I got some gala apples cut in pan of boiling water. Just enough to cover them. Added brown sugar and then mashed them. I added that to the gravy and stirred. Salt and pepper. Then I sieved it and I’m not kidding. Gravy heaven!!!
On My Kids Plate says
Sounds like you made quite the delicious gravy! Sometimes it pays to experiment 🙂
PHIL J. says
We want lots of gravy! Not enough drippings to “double recipe”.
What can we substitute for “missing” drippings?
Thanks, Phil J., Chandler, AZ
On My Kids Plate says
Hi Phil- You can add your favorite broth to make up the difference missing in drippings, your drippings will still pack tons of good flavor. When I double the recipe I’ve also added a quarter of a diced onion and/or a rib of celery diced to the butter in the very beginning of the recipe to give it a little extra flavor kick (While I’m melting the butter), but it’s not something you have to do if you don’t have it on hand. Hope that helps!
Joan says
Having made homemade pork gravy, can it be frozen? Anf for how long?
On My Kids Plate says
Yes, you can freeze this gravy as it is a flour based gravy. Gravy like this usually keeps well in the freezer for about four months. Creamy gravies with dairy separate when you defrost and are the kinds that don’t freeze as well.
Valerie Goldsmith says
only had a cup of drippings and added a cup of water with a beef bouillon cube. still har some lumps on mine but altogether it was still pretty good for my first time making a gravy
On My Kids Plate says
Fabulous! I think it’s that whisking with that flour that makes the difference with the lumps. I have no doubt you’ll get them the second time, and it will be equally delicious as the first time. 🙂
Lynn Smith says
What type of broth do you use if there aren’t enough drippings?
On My Kids Plate says
Hi Lynn, I use low sodium chicken broth in almost all of my cooking. The one I currently favor is the Simple Truth low sodium chicken broth that can be found at the grocery store Kroger if you have one in your area. I prefer low sodium or no sodium as I want to add the salt to taste over having a super salty gravy. (or any dish, I prefer to salt myself)
I’m also a big fan of the brand Better Then Bouillon, they have a great line of bouillon bases for broth in a bunch of flavors including low sodium chicken, a really delicious garlic flavor, or the seasoned veggie flavor. You mix them with water to make broth, they are a concentrated paste. I tend to stick to those more as they go well with all kinds of dishes, not just this pork gravy as the jars make enough broth for multiple dinners.
Don’t let that stop you though from using whatever broth you prefer if you have a favorite. Hope that helps!
Yvonne says
Oh my gosh. I just made this with drippings from a half pork tenderloin and it is delicious. (Don’t tell anyone that I’ve never made gravy before…and I’m from New Orleans!). This will be so nice for a special meal. Thank you!
On My Kids Plate says
You’re very welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I won’t tell anyone it was your first time making gravy, and I’m guessing your family didn’t know either! 🙂