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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So have you made homemade pork gravy before? What are you putting this delicious gravy on top of?
Made perfect gravy and so flavorful
Amazing. I did this perfectly the first time and I’m a horrible cook. Love this recipe.
loved it. delicious
My first roux gravy for crockpot pork roast, and it turned out great!
So glad it was delicious for you Carol!
Wonderful easy gravy to make . Anyone can do it. Very good!
So glad you enjoyed it!
The easiest and best pork (or beef) gravy from pan drippings. I have made this with pan drippings from pork and beef roasts. The beef roast is even better. I use Ky colonel flour that is already seasoned with salt and pepper. Poured over the vegetables or mashed potatoes, it simply can’t be beat!
So glad it is delicious for you Karhy!
I love love this recipe
So glad you enjoyed it!
Made this recipe tonight for pork roast with no drippings. I used Better Than Bouillon seasoned vegetable base for broth. Turned out great! Will be using the rest of it for hot pork sandwiches tomorrow. The recipe is easy to follow & good results. Yum!
So glad you had good results Jill, sounds delicious!
Question: what heat setting to melt the butter & heat the roux?
Use medium to melt the butter and heat the roux. Hope it’s delicious Douglas! -Kristy
The BEST gravy I have ever made! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It has so much flavor! Made it with your pork loin recipe and they were both wonderful!
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.
You’re so welcome Jackie, I’m glad it was delicious and you had success! -Kristy
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.
Nobody likes a know it all
Great recipe for gravy! I had drippings from a pork roast that made it a great addition to mashed potatoes. Thank you.
Used chicken broth and added some drippings at the end. Excellent gravy – delicious and nice texture.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe Joan! -Kristy
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!
You’re very welcome Allison, so glad you and your boys liked it! -Kristy
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!!
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!