Best Homemade KFC Gravy (Printer-Friendly Version)
A quick, savory golden brown gravy with peppery warmth for your comfort dishes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Fat base
01 -
30 grams unsalted butter
→ Thickener
02 -
25 grams all-purpose flour
→ Flavoring agents
03 -
3 grams beef bouillon powder or one cube, crumbled
04 -
3 grams chicken bouillon powder or one cube, crumbled
05 -
1 gram onion powder
06 -
1 gram garlic powder
07 -
1 gram ground black pepper, plus more to taste
→ Liquid
08 -
475 milliliters water
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it develops a golden brown color, forming the flavor foundation.
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Add the beef and chicken bouillon powders while stirring constantly to blend them into the roux. Then, add onion powder and garlic powder, mixing thoroughly.
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Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and stir frequently until the gravy thickens to a smooth consistency.
04 -
Add ground black pepper to taste. Remove the saucepan from heat once the desired thickness is achieved. Serve warm over preferred dishes such as mashed potatoes or fried chicken.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Simmer longer or add a flour-water slurry if the gravy is too thin. For lump-free texture, whisk vigorously or strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat gently with a splash of water.