How Do You Make Low-Carb Gravylow-Carb Gravy Recipes?
Sometimes cooks are in the middle of making a low-carb meal, seemingly with no problems, only to become stumped by gravy. How much carbohydrate is in gravy? Although some commercial gravies have a lot of added starch, it’s quite easy to whip up a homemade gravy that works fine for those who are cutting carbs. Here are the basics of gravy-making, with considerations for low-carb eaters. What is Gravy? Gravy is a sauce made from the pan drippings of roast meat. If there aren’t drippings, it isn’t “real gravy” — it’s technically just a sauce. The 3 Basic Ingredients of Gravy You can use all kinds of fancy ingredients for gravy, and some of them are delicious, but all you really need are three basic ingredients: • Pan drippings (usually with most of the fat removed) • Liquid (usually stock or broth; milk gravies include some milk) • Thickener What are “Drippings”? Drippings are what’s left on the bottom of the pan when you’re done roasting a piece of meat. They include the fat from the me
