PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Decent gravy please.

Options
11112141617

Comments

  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 18 March 2010 at 12:21PM
    Yep, Worcester sauce or Marmite can do the trick and if you haven't got either of those to hand sometimes a dash of brown sauce can do the trick. I always found that too much liquid can dilute the flavours, so a tasty, thick gravy but a little of it is much better than more, but thin and bland.
  • emilyka
    emilyka Posts: 220 Forumite
    Do you usually use the cooking juices and the resting juices to make your gravy?

    I usually:
    -move the meat from the roasting tin to a carving tray
    -put the roasting tin (juices in) over two gas rings and turn on to a low temperature so the juices bubble slightly, then allow to reduce for a minute or two (dont worry if the edges burn a little- it adds flavour!)
    -put 2 tablespoons of either cornflour or plain flour in with the juices, lower the heat slightly and stir in to make a paste consistancy with a whisk
    -cook the paste for a minute or two, stirring constantly
    -depending on what meat I add a glass of wine at this stage (chicken- white, beef, lamb- red) and mix together (until no lumps) and allow to cook for a minute or two
    -pour in the water from the veggies or fresh stock if I have it and any resting juices
    -salt and pepper (and usually a good teaspoon of wholegrain mustard)
    -allow to thicken and yummy yummy.

    I also do an onion gravy using the same technique but instead of starting with meat juices I start by softening onions in butter, then add flour etc. In onion gravy I use a splash of balsamic vinegar instead of wine!

    Sorry if you already use this method and I'm teaching you to suck eggs, usually if you do gravy this way it is nice and flavoursome (I've got nothing against an oxo cube now and then if neccessary :p)

    Em
    [STRIKE]Saving for a deposit on a flat[/STRIKE]
    :j
    Had offer accepted 21/10/2011
    Survey completed 25/10/2011
    Mortgage offer accepted 22/11/2011
  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Hi Lippycow:hello: Love the name :rotfl:

    There are a few threads which can help you. Gravy is one thing I haven't quite mastered yet but I will get there:o. I don't buy roasts or big hunks of meat a lot so don't get to practice often! :mad::D And my attempts at onion gravy were pretty rotten :p

    Decent gravy please


    Making gravy when you haven't had a roast

    I'll add your thread to the first one later to keep the suggestions together

    thanks:)
    Zip
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
    Norn Iron club member #380

  • jinnywren
    jinnywren Posts: 219 Forumite
    Could anyone suggest a good sauce/gravy for the pork roast I'm doing in the slow cooker tonight.
    It doesn't have to be done in s/cooker but maybe I cook use the stock which it will produce when cooking.
    Something nice & simple but not apple sauce, rather have savoury.
    Thanks
  • Penelope_Penguin
    Penelope_Penguin Posts: 17,242 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    How about pork gravy made with the cooking juices :D

    Just found this - creamy mustard sauce - yum!

    Penny x
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • babyshoes
    babyshoes Posts: 1,771 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Do you have plain old Bisto? I use that and add the cooking juices and hot water I have used to scrape out the pan, plus a few extras to make a really nice, yet easy, gravy for most meats. I like to add a bit of port, about 2-3 tablespoons, and sometimes a bit of blackberry/cranberry/otherberry jelly. You could add wine, sherry, brandy or almost anything else you fancy. The alcohol will burn off if you bring it to the boil for a couple of minutes, so don't worry if you are serving kids or you need to drive afterwards!

    I cook pork together with the veg, so the veg and meat juices mix together, and it makes a lovely gravy, especially with something like mushrooms which give off a lot of liquid.
    Trust me - I'm NOT a doctor!
  • rubytuesday
    rubytuesday Posts: 22,383 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I made a lovely sauce for my roast chicken today with the juices from the pan, some wine and cream it was delicious. Maybe you could do something similar with pork.
    Here dead we lie because we did not choose
    To live and shame the land from which we sprung.
    Life, to be sure, is nothing much to lose,
    But young men think it is,
    And we were young.
    A E Housman
  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,339 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Hi Jinny:hello:

    What did you decide on in the end? I have added your thread to the home made gravy one, so we can keep all the ideas together:j

    thanks
    Zip :)
    A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men :cool:
    Norn Iron club member #380

  • MrsE_2
    MrsE_2 Posts: 24,162 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Oh dear. I do this. Do you mean like THESE

    LAKELAND WARNING!!

    ;)

    Likes these

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Index-Chopping-Boards/dp/B00144WDTW

    I love those, I need them:)
  • msb5262
    msb5262 Posts: 1,619 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Likes these

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joseph-Index.../dp/B00144WDTW

    I love those, I need them:)

    Quote from MrsE in post #140

    The product looks fab but have you read the reviews? Oh dear!
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.