Make-Ahead Gravy

Gravy is something of a staple in our house.  This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy on a Wednesday night.  It's positively delicious and so easy to make.  

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

4 cups of stock (chicken, turkey or beef)

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

5 - 6 oz additional stock (optional)

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, 3 - 4 minutes or until mixture is light brown and smooth and smells nutty.

Reduce heat to medium; stir in seasonings.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 - 15 minutes or until desired thickness.

This is particularly good using homemade stock if you have the time.  

To make ahead, cool gravy completely.  Cover and chill up to 3 days.  Cook gravy and, if desired, 5 - 6 Tbsp of stock in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 - 20 minutes or until hot.