Classic Brown Gravy

Name: Classic Brown Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup pan drippings or butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef or turkey stock; Salt and pepper, to taste

6 servings5 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Classic Brown Gravy

Story updated September 18, 2026

Brown gravy, made from pan drippings or stock thickened with a roux, descends from French sauce-making technique that entered everyday British and American cooking by the 18th and 19th centuries. It became a defining element of Sunday roasts and comfort food across the English-speaking world.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1/4 cup pan drippings or butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef or turkey stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Whisk flour into hot pan drippings to form a roux.
2Cook 1-2 minutes, until golden.
3Gradually whisk in stock until smooth.
4Simmer 8-10 minutes, whisking often, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

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