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HOW TO MAKE A VELOUTE SAUCE (GRAVY)

Such an easy and tasty way to make gravy (veloute sauce) for your poultry, seafood or other meat dishes. This delicious gravy may also be used as the base for other sauces making it a versatile all around sauce.
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Cook Time 7 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, French
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in low to medium heat in a saucepan or heavy and deep skillet.
  • Stir in the flour and cook by stirring for about 1 minute or until the butter and the flour are incorporated/mixed.
  • Gradually, stir in the stock.
  • Add salt and pepper. Continue to stir until all ingredients are fully mixed in. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes or until it has reached a good consistency.

Notes

 
TIPS & TRICKS
Makes about 2 cups.
If you have some pan drippings from your cooked meat, you can, if you prefer, add 1-2 tablespoons of it (adjust the amount to taste) to this basic gravy.
If you prefer the lower-fat version, cook it as is. 
 
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