Making gravy without drippings or butter?
Long story short: I made a bunch of meatloaf and I forgot to buy butter. I need to make gravy.
The way I usually make gravy is to melt some butter, to supplement whatever drippings I have, make a roux and add some broth – chicken or beef, depending on what the gravy is to be served with – to get to the desired viscosity.
But I forgot to buy enough butter. Can I use olive oil? Is there another way to make gravy from scratch without drippings?
Best Answer
You can make a roux with any fat. Olive oil will certainly work. There are also other methods for thickening a gravy, such as the addition of cornstarch or arrowroot.
Pictures about "Making gravy without drippings or butter?"
What can I use instead of butter for gravy?
*You can use any kind of fat you'd like to when making a gravy in the same amount. Coconut oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, margarine, or bacon fat are all commonly used in addition to butter.What can I use instead of drippings?
Broth or stock - any flavor of broth or stock will work in this recipe. Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or vegetable broth will all work great.How do you make gravy without milk drippings?
How to make gravy without drippings:How do you thicken gravy without butter?
Whisk in cornstarch until smooth (you'll need 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch for every cup of gravy base in the pan). Return slurry to gravy base in roasting pan and whisk over medium-low heat until thickened and smooth.HOW TO MAKE GRAVY (WITHOUT DRIPPINGS)
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Yan Krukov, ANTONI SHKRABA, Q. Hưng Phạm, Pagorn Std