Basic Fat Free Gravy

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fat free chicken broth or 1 cup pan dripping
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon kitchen bouquet
• 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 cup fat free chicken broth (optional)
• 1 egg (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat a heavy skillet over low heat.
• 2 add flour and cook, stirring occasionally until light brown.
• 3 before using meat drippings, remove the fat by placing in a seperator or quick chill in freezer for about 30 to 60 minutes and skim visible fat from top.
• 4 put 1/2 of defatted drippings/broth in a jar, add the browned flour.
• 5 cover tightly and shake until mixture is smooth.
• 6 pour into a saucepan, add remaining liquid.
• 7 bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until desired consistency.
• 8 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 9 if desired add a few drops of kitchen bouquet until desired color.
• 10 please note: the cooking time allows for the quick chill method on the broth.