Yahoo Lifestyle How to Make Store-Bought Gravy Taste 10x Better
I love making gravy from scratch as it’s unbeatable over a freshly baked potato or fluffy mashed potatoes. But sometimes, store-bought gravy is the way to go, especially when you don’t have turkey or chicken drippings handy. With store-bought gravy, all that needs to be done is simply pour the sauce out from its packaging, heat it in a saucepan over the stovetop or the microwave, and serve it with your Thanksgiving dinner.
The only issue? You might not always love the flavor of the gravy you purchased. It might be too salty or it might be too thin, flat and/or not rich enough for you or your guests.Luckily, I’ve got a pro tip that will help make almost any store-bought gravy taste better instantly: add brown butter.
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Why You Should Add Brown Butter to Store-Bought Gravy
You can quote me here: brown butter can make anything taste better, including mashed potatoes, oatmeal, cakes, chocolate chip cookies and store-bought gravy. I'm a gravy fiend and a brown butter fiend and now I'm a brown butter gravy fiend, too.
Brown butter is a magical ingredient because of its nutty, caramelized flavor. It can elevate even the most boring gravy, turning it into a rich, velvety sauce that tastes homemade. Your dinner guests will think you’ve been simmering gravy all day—and you don’t have to tell them otherwise.
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How to Add Brown Butter to Store-Bought Gravy
Elevating your store-bought gravy with brown butter is a relatively straightforward process. First, you’ll need a packet or jar of store-bought gravy. We’ve tried 17 different types of store-bought gravy in the past, and my personal favorite is Kinder’s Bone Broth Gravy, which is number two on the list. While the gravy is a bit on the thin side, the flavor is great.
To make brown butter gravy, melt a few tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the butter is foamy and brown bits start to form.
Once the butter has browned, immediately lower the heat to prevent burning. Add the store-bought gravy into the browned butter, mixing until fully incorporated over medium heat. If the gravy is too thin, thicken it with a slurry made from cornstarch or flour dissolved in broth that matches the gravy's flavor.
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