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Cajun Gravy
Looking for a kicked-up gravy for turkey, chicken or mashed potatoes or just about anything? Well, you found it. This Cajun gravy may take a while to make, but it’s worth it.
Course
Side
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Cajun, gravy
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
7
cups
Calories
103
kcal
Author
Mike
Equipment
skillet
Whisk
Ingredients
For the roux
3
tablespoons
vegetable oil
3
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
For the gravy
½
cup
all-purpose flour
plus 1 tablespoon
¼
teaspoon
ground white pepper
¼
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
¼
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
kosher salt
4
cups
chicken broth
3 ½
cups
water
Instructions
Make the roux by cooking the oil and 3 tablespoons flour in a large skillet over medium heat.
Stir constantly until nice and dark brown but not burnt, 10-15 minutes.
Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Keep whisking for 10 minutes or until nice and thick.
Notes
If you use low-sodium broth you might want to add a bit more salt.
Nutrition
Calories:
103
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
10
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Sodium:
664
mg
|
Potassium:
122
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
38
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10
mg
|
Calcium:
14
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg