Easy Homemade Pork Gravy

Alright, let’s talk gravy – the kind that makes your pork dishes sing. 

If you’ve been reaching for that store-bought stuff, let me introduce you to a homemade pork gravy so good you’ll be drizzling it on everything.

Ready to impress everyone at the table? Let’s get into it.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 3 tbsp pork drippings – you know, that liquid gold left in the pan after cooking pork (or just add butter if you’re a little short).
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour – nothing fancy here, just the stuff in your pantry.
• 2 cups pork or chicken broth – if you’ve got homemade broth, use it! If not, any good broth will do.
• Salt and pepper to taste – go easy at first; you can always add more.
• Fresh herbs (optional) – like thyme or rosemary. Not required, but if you’ve got ’em, they’ll add some extra flavor.

The Simple Steps:

1. Collect Those Drippings
   Once your pork is done cooking, save about 3 tablespoons of the drippings. This is where the flavor lives, folks. If you’re a bit short, just add butter until you hit 3 tablespoons.
2. Make a Roux (Fancy Name for Mixing Flour and Fat)
   Grab a skillet, heat it up to medium, and pour in those drippings. Now sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly. You’ll want a golden paste – this usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Trust the process here; this is where that gravy magic starts.
3. Add the Broth (Slowly, No Rush)
   Slowly whisk in the broth. Key word: slowly. We don’t want lumpy gravy, and a good, steady whisk helps keep things smooth. Let it all bubble away, stirring as it thickens – about 5 minutes should do it.
4. Season It Like You Mean It
   Taste and add salt, pepper, and any herbs you like. A sprinkle of thyme or rosemary goes great with pork, but no pressure if you’re keeping it simple.

That’s it! You’ve got yourself a rich, savory gravy that’ll make everything taste like a million bucks. 

Pour it over your pork chops, mashed potatoes, biscuits – heck, anything that needs a little saucy love.

Enjoy the homemade gravy life!

Have you ever made gravy from scratch? Let us know in the comments below!