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Make your pork roast shine with my easy Pork Gravy Recipe! Ready in 10 minutes with pork drippings - no more store-bought gravy needed!
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Pork roast is one of my favorite budget-friendly meals, right up there with pork tenderloin. It's tasty, easy to find on sale, and so satisfying! But did you know you can turn pork drippings into the best homemade pork gravy?
I used to toss my drippings out until I realized how simple it is to make gravy for pork roast - just like I do with beef gravy. Now, this easy pork gravy recipe is a must whenever I cook a roast.
It's ready in just 10 minutes, uses pantry staples, and makes every bite even more flavorful. Skip the store-bought packets and whip up this savory gravy for pork roast instead - you'll never look back!
Ingredients for Pork Gravy
- Pork Roast Drippings: This gravy recipe is best made with fresh drippings from a pork roast. You can also use drippings from other meats, or add pork stock for extra flavor - either way, you'll have a delicious brown gravy.
- Butter: I recommend unsalted butter so you can season to taste, but salted butter works too. Just be mindful not to over-salt.
- Broth: Chicken broth, pork stock, or beef broth - all will work well!
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the gravy perfectly. If you don't have cornstarch, you can use flour instead - just make a quick roux with the butter.
- Water: Helps adjust the gravy to the right consistency.
- Worcestershire: Adds that extra depth of flavor you won't want to skip! If you need the gravy to be gluten-free, make sure your Worcestershire sauce is, too.
- Salt: I like using kosher salt or sea salt flakes.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked pepper works best, but any black pepper will do!
How to Make Pork Gravy
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and melt completely.
- Once melted, add in pork drippings and mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire, and water. Give everything a good mix.
- Add in cornstarch, slowly, and mix very well.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, and continue stirring until there are no lumps.
- Once the gravy reaches a smooth texture and the desired thickness - about 5 mins - remove from heat and serve with pork!
Isabel's Top Tips for Making Pork Gravy
- You can use flour instead of cornstarch! If you use flour, I recommend making a roux for the gravy by adding it to the butter before you mix in the other ingredients.
- If you don't have enough drippings, add in extra chicken broth.
- Using a whisk instead of a wooden spoon helps reduce any clumps that could happen, and you're left with a creamy gravy! Make sure if you're using a nonstick pan that you use a silicone whisk to avoid scratching your pan. You can use a metal whisk with stainless steel pans.
FAQ
Yes, you can make pork gravy without drippings from a pork roast! Substitute pork drippings for additional chicken, beef, or vegetable broth. Making pork gravy without drippings won't have the same meaty flavor, but will still be so delicious! Add more butter for a little extra fat if you'd like.
Flour makes a denser, richer gravy but contains gluten, so skip it for gluten-free gravy. Cornstarch is gluten-free and creates a lighter, glossy finish. For cornstarch, mix it with cold liquid to make a slurry before adding to the hot gravy. If using flour, whisk it into the butter first to form a roux.
Yes, it will! You can use beef or chicken drippings in place of pork. It will change the flavor, but is guaranteed to taste just as excellent.
Using a whisk rather than a wooden spoon will help with lumps in your gravy. If using cornstarch, make it into a slurry by mixing it with cold water before adding it to the liquid in the pan. If using flour, whisk it consistently when adding the flour.
Yes, absolutely. Make sure to use a large enough pan if you're doubling the ingredients.
Storing Gravy for Pork Roast
Not only is pork gravy super easy to make, but it lasts for several days in the refrigerator and even longer in the freezer, and it's easy to reheat.
- Refrigerator: Let pork gravy completely cool off before placing it inside an airtight container or jar. Refrigerate pork gravy for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Once pork gravy has completely cooled off, place it inside a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Pork gravy can be reheated in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
What to Serve with Pork Gravy
- Serve this gravy recipe as a pork chop sauce for any of my Pork Chop Recipes - it's a guaranteed hit!
- Don't forget the Creamy Mashed Potatoes!
- Pork Roast and Potatoes
- Golden Small Potatoes
Pork Recipes
- Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Pulled Pork Poutine
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
All you need to make my pork roast gravy recipe is a few simple ingredients, a saucepan, a whisk, and 10 minutes! Use my delicious gravy for pork roast, pork steaks, or any pork dinner.
This is the best gravy with pork!The drippings from a pork roast are packed with flavor and goodness that store-bought gravy packets just don't have.
Easy Pork Gravy Recipe
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Ingredients
- drippings from pork roast
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire
- Salt - to taste
- Pepper - to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and melt completely.2 Tablespoons butter
- Once melted, add in pork drippings and mix well.drippings from pork roast
- Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire, and water. Give everything a good mix.1 cup chicken broth,2 Tablespoons Worcestershire,¼ cup water
- Add in cornstarch, slowly, and mix very well.3 tablespoon cornstarch
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, and continue stirring.
- Once the gravy is at desired thickness, about 5 mins, remove from heat and serve with pork!Salt,Pepper
Notes
- Want to substitute cornstarch? Use flour instead of cornstarch!
- If you don't have enough drippings, add in extra chicken broth.
- Using a whisk instead of a wooden spoon helps reduce any clumps that could happen, and you're left with a creamy gravy!
Karen says
Easy and delicious. Best pork gravy I’ve ever made.
Isabel Laessig says
Thank you so much, Karen! We're very glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Brianna says
How much of the pork drippings do you use?
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Brianna! Typically about one-fourth of a cup, or 4 Tablespoons. Enjoy!