Name: How to Make Gravy (Simple and Easy)
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 3, 2026

The holiday season is here, which means it’s also time for family gatherings, end-of-year parties, and sharing food with others. If you’ve been asked to make the gravy for this year’s holiday party, don’t worry. We’re here to teach you how to make gravy so you won’t have to show up to your cousin’s or in-laws’ house empty handed.

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How to Make Gravy (Simple and Easy)

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Melt ¼ cup (4 tbsp) butter in a heavy bottomed medium-sized pot. If you’re using fat drippings instead or in addition to the butter, add them now too.

Sprinkle ¼ cup flour over the melted butter or fat, then whisk in until the clumps are gone and the mixture has formed a loose paste, also called a roux. For a thicker gravy, you can add more flour (½ to 1 tbsp more for this recipe), which will give you a thicker paste.

Slowly whisk in 2 cups of warm broth, stock, or drippings (fat separated out) to the roux until it’s fully mixed in.

Season with pepper, salt (you may not need much or any if your broth or drippings are salty), and poultry seasoning and Worcestershire sauce, if using.

Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking often, until small bubbles form and the gravy thickens up slightly.

For an extra smooth gravy and to remove any unwanted clumps, you can pour it through a fine mesh strainer before serving.

Note

If your gravy isn’t as thick as you want it, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch whisked with 1 tbsp cold water) and bring the gravy to a low boil again.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Whisk Like a Pro 🥄
When adding flour to create a roux, whisk constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, silky gravy texture.
Fat is Flavor 🧈
Save those precious pan drippings from your roasted meat - they're liquid gold for creating the most flavorful gravy possible.
Temperature Precision 🌡️
Heat your broth before adding it to the roux to prevent temperature shock and ensure a seamless, lump-free gravy integration.
Season in Layers 🧂
Taste and adjust seasoning gradually, adding small amounts of salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to build depth of flavor.
Straining Secrets 🥣
For an ultra-smooth gravy, strain the final mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining lumps or impurities.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes