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    Onion Gravy Recipe

    Published: Jun 13, 2022 Modified: Feb 21, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My homemade Onion Gravy recipe adds the perfect touch to so many classic kitchen favorites! It's easy, takes just 30 minutes to make, and is a guaranteed family favorite for pairing with pork chops, chicken, mashed potatoes, and so much more. Loaded with rich caramelized onions in a luxurious brown gravy sauce, I know your family will love it as much as mine does!

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    Best Onion Gravy Recipe

    Making homemade onion gravy is so much more than simply adding onions to the gravy. It's about the process of slowly cooking onions to bring out the natural sugars, then caramelizing them. It is pure decadence, and once you taste the difference, you will want to make it this way every time!

    The flavors of my nostalgic onion gravy recipe complement each other in a warming way. My family loves this sauce for pork chops, mashed potatoes, and chicken, and every time I cook it up it makes the house smell incredible.

    Homemade brown gravy with onions is a great choice for weekday meals or for pairing with a holiday meal. It's an amazing sauce that pairs well with so many dishes.

    Lovingly ladle it over smothered pork chops, cube steak, sausage, and mashed potatoes, Salisbury steak, with poutine, air fryer meatballs, roasted vegetables… you get the idea!

    Onion gravy over pork chops on a plate

    Onion Gravy Recipes FAQs

    How long does onion gravy last in the refrigerator?

    Onion gravy is best left in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Can you freeze onion gravy?

    Homemade onion gravy can be frozen in batches. Simply put it in a freezer bag or airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap, squeeze out the air, seal, and label. It is best in the freezer between 4 and 6 months. Onion gravy can be defrosted any time by warming it through in a saucepan.

    What is the best way to reheat gravy?

    Gravy is best reheated in a small saucepan over low heat on the stove. If the gravy begins to separate, add a few tablespoons of broth and whisk vigorously. Gravy can also be reheated in the microwave on high in 10 second intervals. Be sure to stir as you go!

    Onion Gravy Ingredients

    • 1onion peeled and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
    • garlic peeled and minced
    • vegetable oil
    • unsalted butter
    • all-purpose flour
    • chicken broth

    How to Make Onion Gravy

    1. Heat a skillet on the stove over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Once hot, add sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes.
    2. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    3. Push the onions and garlic to the side of the pan. Add butter to the center of the pan and, once it melts, mix in flour. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes golden.
    4. Slowly add chicken broth while continuously whisking to remove any lumps. Then, mix the mixture with the onions and garlic, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
    Making onion gravy in a skillet

    Onion Gravy Recipe Tips

    • Yellow onions are perfect for caramelizing. They have a slightly higher sugar content, which will result in the perfect golden-brown color.
    • The longer you caramelize the onions, the richer the overall flavor of the gravy.
    • Once the onions begin to turn an amber color, keep an eye on them. The process of caramelizing happens quickly, and they can burn easily!
    • To avoid lumps in your gravy, take the time to sift you flour first (or cornstarch for gluten-free gravy).
    • Making gravy ahead can save you time in the kitchen. Simply reheat the gravy in a small saucepan on low heat and whisk as needed.

    Gluten-Free Onion Gravy Instructions

    As the recipe stands, it is thickened with flour, which means this is not a gluten-free recipe. However, turning this in to a gluten-free version is as simple as switching out the flour for cornstarch! Instead of flour, use ¼ cup cornstarch.

    What to Serve with Onion Gravy

    My homemade onion gravy recipe is the perfect way to round out so many favorite classic kitchen recipes.

    • Air Fryer Meatballs
    • Buttermilk Chicken
    • Smothered Pork Chops (my family's favorite!)
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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    onion gravy in a skillet with pork chops next to rice

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    Isabel Laessig
    Learn how to make onion gravy for pork chops, chicken, beef, mashed potatoes, and more! This is the most delicious onion gravy recipe!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 95 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large yellow onion peeled and cut into ¼ inch-thick slices
    • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups chicken broth

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a skillet on the stove over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Once hot, add sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to caramelize, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
      1 large yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Push the onions and garlic to the side of the pan. Add butter to the center of the pan and, once it melts, mix in flour. Continue to stir until the mixture becomes golden.
      2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
      Making onion gravy in a skillet
    • Slowly add chicken broth while continuously whisking to remove any lumps. Then, mix the mixture with the onions and garlic, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
      2 cups chicken broth
      onion gravy in a skillet with pork chops next to rice

    Notes

    • Yellow onions are perfect for caramelizing. They have a slightly higher sugar content, which will result in the perfect golden-brown color.
    • The longer you caramelize the onions, the richer the overall flavor of the gravy.
    • Once the onions begin to turn an amber color, keep an eye on them. The process of caramelizing happens quickly, and they can burn easily!
    • To avoid lumps in your gravy, take the time to sift you flour first (or cornstarch for gluten-free gravy).
    • Making gravy ahead can save you time in the kitchen. Simply reheat the gravy in a small saucepan on low heat and whisk as needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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