Basic Gravy

A good gravy makes any meal feel like a proper Sunday roast, even on a Tuesday

FREEZER FRIENDLY MEALS

8/11/20262 min read

A hand pouring savory brown gravy from a white ceramic pitcher onto a gourmet vegetable dish.

Basic Gravy (Freezer Batch)

A good gravy makes any meal feel like a proper Sunday roast, even on a Tuesday. I like to make a big pot of this whenever I've got pan drippings or stock on hand, then freeze it in small portions so there's always gravy ready to go with a roast, sausages, or mashed potato.

Why This Works

Gravy from scratch can feel fiddly to make from a standing start, but when it's already in the freezer, you get all the flavour with none of the last-minute fuss.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Serves: Makes about 2 cups

Freezes For: Up to 3 months

What You Need

● 2 tbsp butter or pan drippings

● 2 tbsp plain flour

● 2 cups beef, chicken or vegetable stock

● 1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)

● Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Melt the butter (or use drippings) in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.

3. Slowly pour in the stock, whisking constantly to keep it smooth.

4. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking.

5. Stir through soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce if using, then season to taste.

6. Cool, then freeze in ice cube trays for small portions or freezer bags for larger amounts.

Kim's Tips

♥ Freezing gravy in ice cube trays is brilliant for portioning out just a spoonful or two for a single serve.

♥ Once frozen, pop the gravy cubes into a labelled freezer bag so they don't take over your whole freezer drawer.

♥ Reheat gently in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking to bring it back to a silky consistency.

What We’re Making From This Next

This simple gravy is only the beginning. Soon, I’ll be using it to create:

Mushroom gravy
Onion gravy
Red wine gravy
Peppercorn gravy
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