How to Fix Lumpy Gravy

No matter how many times you make pan gravy, lumps have a way of appearing--usually when you least want them. Don't throw the gravy out. Instead, try one of these quick fixes. You can still put Thanksgiving dinner on the table in time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flour Or Cornstarch
• Whisk
• Blender Or Food Processor
• Mesh Strainer
• Whisk

1. Break up larger lumps by whisking the gravy vigorously in a figure-eight motion.

2. Pour the gravy through a mesh strainer. Avoid pressing flour lumps through the mesh.

3. For small, stubborn lumps, pure'e the gravy in a blender or food processor. To prevent burning yourself, make sure the lid of the blender jar is closed securely before pure'eing hot gravy.

4. If you need to thicken the gravy, stir in additional flour or cornstarch that's been dissolved in cold liquid.

Tips & Warnings

• To prevent lumps, blend flour well with oil or butter, or dissolve it completely in a small amount of cold broth or water before adding it to hot liquid.

Who Can Help Sponsored

• How to Lose 30+lbs Guaranteed. Try it Free.

[burntgiblets]

on 12/12/2007 Mix flour and water in a small container and shake until disolved. Slowly add to the hot liquid while sti rring constantly. This method will greatly reduce the probabilty of lumpy gravy traditionally found with adding flour directly to the pan drippings. (as a tip if you add a tablespoon or two of bisto to the flour mixture this will add some colour)

[kammel]

on 5/23/2007 i have to say i was making a pot of gumbo my usual way, but i had no one to pour in the boiling stock while stirring the roux, so it broke! i quickly found this article, and all i can say is i stirred the figure 8 really quickly and somehow it worked, maybe because i got to it quickly. ive never been able to save a roux, but this seemed to have worked. thank you so much