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onion gravy in a skillet with pork chops

Easy Onion Gravy Recipe

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!
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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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