This is a really easy recipe for how to make gravy using just water. The secret is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes for the best flavour and a nice deep brown colour. Takes 4 minutes flat, tastes like KFC gravy – but so much better. No pan drippings required.
This gravy recipe tastes like what you get in those tubs of KFC Potato and Gravy. Those of you who abstain from all forms of fast food may not know what it tastes like. But all you need to know is that it’s everything that you’d expect from KFC – reliably tasty, well seasoned, can make anything delicious!
The secret ingredient that makes this gravy better is to use both chicken AND beef stock cubes (bouillon cubes).
What you need for gravy
Here’s all you need to make a really great gravy from scratch: chicken and beef stock cubes, butter and flour.
- Chicken AND beef stock cubes (aka bouillon cubes) – for flavour and colour. Chicken is the base flavour, beef gives it oomph and gives it a nice deep brown colour rather than an unappetising pale brown. Using both also makes this gravy suitable to use for any protein – white meats (chicken, pork), red meats (beef, lamb, game), potato and vegetables. Can substitute with powder;
- Hot water – to dissolve the cubes;
- Flour – to thicken the gravy (gluten free cornflour/cornstarch sub in the recipe notes);
- Onion or garlic powder – optional, for hint of extra flavour.
Great question! Stock cubes and powder have a more intense flavour than liquid stock (broth), so they make a tastier gravy when you make gravy from scratch like in this recipe.
Liquid broth is more appropriate to use when you’re making gravy starting with pan drippings from roasts – because the pan drippings add extra flavour into the gravy.
Use gravy as a sauce for these dishes
I need to stop. There’s too many possibilities!
But enough about my ideas. Tell me what YOU douse with gravy!! – Nagi x
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FAQ
What is instant gravy made of?
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How do you make Instant Pot gravy?
In case you need it, here’s the printable recipe card for Instant Pot Gravy. An easy gravy that you can use on tons of things. Spoon fat from turkey dripping juices. Add broth to measure 4 cups total liquid. Cook pan juices on saute mode for 2-3 minutes, allowing to come to a boil. Cancel, the press saute again and adjust heat to medium.
How many ingredients are in Instant Pot gravy?
Homemade gravy has just 4 ingredients: chicken or turkey stock (or drippings), butter, flour and salt. Clean simple ingredients resulting in clean homemade down-to-earth taste that just hits the spot! Instant Pot gravy is made on a Saute setting.
Can you make gravy in Instant Pot without drippings?
Instant Pot Gravy Recipe (no drippings!) Here’s my definitive guide to make ahead gravy, no drippings or giblets required, made right in the Instant Pot. Plug in your Instant Pot and insert the pot. Press SAUTE and set to NORMAL, which is the medium setting. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the onions garlic, and shallots.
Can you make homemade gravy from a can?
Once you try homemade gravy, you’ll never want to eat one from the can! Put butter in the Instant Pot. Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot and set the time to 15 minutes. When the butter melts, add the flour and immediately mix it with a hand-held whisk or fork until combined.