Top your next pork roast with my savory Pork Gravy Recipe! My recipe for pork gravy uses drippings, and a few simple ingredients, and is ready in just 10 minutes. No need to buy store-bought pork roast gravy again – you won’t want to!
Lately, one of my favorite go-to meals to make my family is pork roast. Along with pork tenderloin, it’s easy to find on sale, so it’s easy to keep on a budget. And, pork roast is delicious!
But, I have something to admit: I used to throw out my pork drippings instead of using them. Then it occurred to me I would never do that with beef drippings – I would always make beef gravy! So, why waste the pork drippings when it’s so easy and quick to make your pork roast gravy?
All you need is a few simple ingredients, a saucepan, a whisk, and 10 minutes! Use my delicious gravy for pork roast, pork steaks, or any pork dinner. This is the best gravy with pork!
The drippings from a pork roast are packed with flavor and goodness that store-bought gravy packets just don’t have! Pork drippings are just calling to be made into a savory, easy gravy.
Broth: however much you are lacking in pork drippings you can simply make up with beef broth! Salt as-needed: whether you need additional salt added to your gravy will depend upon how salty your pork drippings and broth are – so just taste and add as much as you need.
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Is Gravy Better with Flour or Cornstarch?
- Flour:
- Creates denser, more flavorful gravy.
- Made from wheat and contains gluten.
- Cornstarch:
- Produces lighter, glossier gravy.
- Gluten-free, made from corn.
- Mixed with cold liquid to form a slurry before adding to hot liquid.
Pork Gravy Recipe FAQs
Pork gravy is made with butter, chicken broth, cornstarch, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, along with the most important ingredient: pork roast drippings. The drippings from a pork roast add a ton of flavor to a pork gravy.
Pork gravy is a type of brown gravy, and is essentially the same, except that brown gravy can refer to any kind of gravy made with drippings from meat!
What is the best substitute for pork gravy?
FAQ
What is pork gravy made of?
What can you substitute gravy with?
Why is there no pork gravy?
Can you buy pork gravy?
What can I use instead of pork gravy?
Another option for a pork gravy substitute is a reduction of red wine and meat broth. You can use any kind of meat broth, either canned broth or homemade broth. Just simmer the mixture of seasoned meat broth and red wine until it is more concentrated. Red wine will help provide a dark color and also a richer taste to the liquid.
What are the best substitutes for butter?
The substitute that you might want to use depends on what you are using butter for. In baking you can use any fat such as olive oil, nut butters, or even avocados. In baking you can also substitute non-fats for butter such as Greek yogurt, mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, or even applesauce. For replacing butter as a spread, you can use any fat, hummus, avocado, nut butter, or cheese. For cooking, canola oil can be a great sub, or avocado oil is also good because it has a high smoke point.
Can you use canned gravy as a substitute for regular gravy?
Canned gravy can be used as a substitute for regular gravy when convenience is a priority. While it may not offer the same depth of flavor and homemade taste as freshly made gravy, canned gravy can still provide a decent option for adding moisture and flavor to dishes.
What kind of broth do you use for pork gravy?
You can opt for any kind of broth, such as pork broth, beef broth, chicken broth, or even vegetable broth to make pork gravy, but the idealist is still pork broth for a porky flavor. Besides canned broth, you will also need some melted butter to add a rich taste to your gravy. Chicharrones Vs Pork Rind: Which One Is Better For You?