All-Purpose Gravy Recipe

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All-Purpose Gravy
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  1. In food processor, pulse carrot until broken into rough 1/4-inch pieces, about five 1-second pulses. Add celery and onion; pulse until all vegetables are broken into 1/8-inch pieces, about five 1-second pulses.
  2. Heat butter in large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat; when foaming subsides, add vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and WELL BROWNED, about 7 minutes (important step: browning will give the gravy great flavor). Reduce heat to medium; stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until THOROUGHLY BROWNED and fragrant, about 5 minutes (again the browning is very important step for flavor). Whisking constantly, gradually add broths; bring to boil, skimming off any foam that forms on surface. Reduce heat to medium-low and add bay leaf, thyme, and peppercorns; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 3 cups, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Strain gravy through fine-mesh strainer into clean saucepan, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
  4. NOTE: If you would like to double the recipe, use a Dutch oven to give the vegetables ample space for browning and increase the cooking times by roughly 50 percent. The finished gravy can be frozen. To thaw either a single or double recipe, place the gravy and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan over low heat and bring slowly to a simmer. The gravy may appear broken or curdled as it thaws, but a vigorous whisking will recombine it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 72.87 Kcal (305 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.96g 8%
Cholesterol 11.45mg 4%
Sodium 178.1mg 7%
Potassium 108.75mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.99g 2%
Sugars 0.35g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.31g 1%
Protein 2.94g 6%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 9.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.7 Kcal (221 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.58g 8%
Cholesterol 8.28mg 4%
Sodium 128.79mg 7%
Potassium 78.64mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.61g 2%
Sugars 0.25g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 1%
Protein 2.13g 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 6.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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