Sauce & Gravy Troubleshooting

Kitchen & Cooking

Why Is My Gravy Greasy?

A visibly oily gravy may contain more separated fat than the finished sauce needs; assess fat and pan juices separately.

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Why Does My Gravy Taste Like Raw Flour?

A floury taste can point to roux that has not been cooked as directed before liquid was added.

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Why Is My Gravy Lumpy?

Lumps often reflect flour or starch that was not dispersed smoothly before gravy thickened.

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Kitchen & Cooking

Does Gravy Thicken as It Cools?

Gravy can look a little thinner right off the stove than it does after it cools; check the recipe before adding more thickener.

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Can You Make Gravy Without Pan Drippings?

Pan drippings add roast flavor, but they are not required in every gravy recipe: broth and thickener can form the sauce.

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