How To Make Simple Homemade Pork Roast Gravy In Ten Minutes (Or Less)
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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 are feeding a crowd, you may want to double the recipe.
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How To Make Simple Pork Gravy Homemade From Pan Drippings
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.
This homemade pork gravy goes perfect with pork loin made in the crock pot![/caption]
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.
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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 or use all boxed broth
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper add more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt add more or less to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan melt three tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 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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Did You Make This?
I would love to see it! Share your thoughts with me in the comments below!
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So have you made homemade pork gravy before? What are you putting this delicious gravy on top of?
That was absolutely phenomenal! I sous vide my 1.5″ pork chop which I generously seasoned with kosher salt, cracked whole black pepper, msg (don’t knock it till you try it!), onion powder, and garlic powder. I boiled little yellow potatoes in water with pork bullion, a tiny splash of apple cider vinegar, and two teaspoons of dried rosemary. I reserved the liquid from the potatoes and my sous vide food saver bag. I followed your recipe for the roux in my cast iron that I used to put an amazing sear on the chop, utilizing all the fond from my sear. added both the liquids, and bam! It made the most amazing gravy for my pork chop and little yellow potatoes! Thank you so much! Will definitely do this again!
So glad it turned out well Chris, sounds delicious!
add broth? what kind? chicken or beef or vegetable?
Hey Joan, it says pretty clearly if you need to add broth from a box, you can use whatever you have on hand. I usually default to chicken broth as I almost always have that in my pantry. You’ll still have pork flavor from the drippings you do add.
First time I ever made a gravy from scratch (I’m 66!). It was so easy and delish. I didn’t need to season at all bc the roast I purchased was a Tuscan herb and the drippings were full of flavor.
So glad the gravy worked well for you, and was delicious for your dinner!
What kind of broth do you use?Kenneth
I use low sodium chicken broth or Better Than Bouillon depending on what I have on hand, but I start with pan drippings first. Hope that helps.
Could I use beef broth? Or would that taste weird with pork?
Beef broth will work, it will for sure give it a more earthy flavor though. It will still be a gravy that tastes good though.
You don’t specify what temperature to cook dripping/flour mixture.
Very much like that you provide double and triple recipe options. Kudos for that.
Hi Derrick, you’re right about the temperature. I don’t know how I’ve gone this long and had so many people make this recipe with nobody commenting! I have adjusted the recipe to say to melt the butter over medium heat, and the rest of the recipe continues to cook at the same temperature. Hope you enjoy the gravy, and glad you like the double and triple the ingredients option.
69 calories for how much! Thanks
1/6 of the recipe, it makes about 1 1/2 cups total.
This was so good!
Wonderful recipe! My gravy turned out splendidly! I will be using this recipe from now on to make any gravy that I need! Thanks for the recipe!
Easy and taste great
I love it so easy and great flavor. I have also made it by substituting 1 tablespoons of butter and used 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Give it even more pork flavor. It’s crazy good!