Sauce

Make-ahead gravy

A calm gravy base that only needs pan drippings and a final seasoning check.

vegetarian option

Method

01
Melt butter in a saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook until nutty and tan, about five minutes.
02
Gradually whisk in stock. Simmer until smooth and thick enough to coat a spoon.
03
Add soy sauce and pepper. Cool and refrigerate.
04
Reheat gently on Thanksgiving. Whisk in defatted pan drippings and adjust thickness with stock.