Homemade gravy can be a trea,t but getting it just right is tricky. Try one of these fixes:
* If it's too thin: Simmer until liquid is reduced or dissolve 1-1/2 tablespoons flour or 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a little cold water and add to the mix.
* If it's too thick: Thin with a little water or stock. Thin white gravy with milk.
* If it gets lumpy: Usually caused by adding flour or cornstarch to a hot mix. Now you have to strain it through a sieve.
* If it lacks flavor: Add salt and pepper, more pan drippings from a roast, a little red wine, or some bouillon crystals. Don't add salt if you will add bouillon, because bouillon crystals or cubes already contain salt.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
