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I generally add about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch + 1 tablespoon of water to about 2 cups of broth/liquid for gravy (if you like it thicker, add a bit more if you prefer thinner, add a bit less). Actual nutrition information will vary based on liquid used for thickening.

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Whisk into boiling liquid a little bit at a time until you reach desired consistency. I wish your information included this important detail.



Did you ever wonder what a slurry was?

A roux contains equal amounts of flour and fat (instead of being made with flour and liquid).

To avoid a lumpy result, make sure your slurry is very smooth before adding to your liquid and whisk constantly while adding. Copycat Recipe: Homemade Velveeta Cheese.

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Nutrition Information includes cornstarch and water slurry only.

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I often make a roux instead of a slurry when making gravy.

With either one, you will need to create a slurry, this just means mixing the thickener with water/broth before adding to the liquid.

A slurry is the answer!



A roux is generally browned or cooked and then the liquid is added to the roux to thicken it (as opposed to the other way around with a slurry).

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Home > Tips and Great Ideas! You may not use the entire slurry.

Mix equal parts cornstarch and water or broth (depending on the recipe).

This is my personal preference as its less likely to get lumpy (and I use this in countless recipes from beef stew to teriyaki sauce. Hope that helps!

A slurry is generally made with liquid (often water or broth) mixed with either cornstarch or flour and added to a hot liquid to thicken it.

From my home to yourshappy cooking! As a slurry is mixed and added to the simmering liquid you can add a little bit at a time to reach the desired consistency.

Place flour and water into a jar, shake VERY well to eliminate lumps.

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If you like it thicker, add a bit more, or if you prefer thinner, add a bit less.

You can use either cornstarch or flour in a slurry and what it really boils down to is a personal preference (and the recipe youre making).

Place 3-4 tablespoons flour and cup water or broth into a jar, shake VERY well to eliminate lumps.

Read more about me. Sounds fancy, but knowing how to perfect a slurry is one of the simplest home chef techniques youll ever learn! Whisk into boiling liquid until you reach desired consistency.

If using flour/water as your slurry, place it in a jar and shake well. Content and photographs are copyright protected.

document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Surely theres a proportion of slurry to hot liquids to achieve the expected thickness of gravy or pie filling (which to me are two different thicknesses). Cornstarch will produce a more clear/translucent liquid while flour will produce an opaque result.

If youve accidentally added some lumps, the best way to remove lumps is to strain the slurry through a fine mesh sieve.

How To Make A Slurry: Need to thicken a soup, stew, or gravy recipe? This information will not be used for any purpose other than enabling you to post a comment.*. SpendWithPennies.com. I personally find it easier to get a smooth result with cornstarch.

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Another easy method is to scoop out as much liquid from the pan and blend in a small blender or food processor until smooth. This will help make sure you dont get lumps in your gravy, stew, or soup!

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A slurry is the answer! It can be mixed into apple juice to make a quick apple pie filling, or added to pan drippings or broth from cooked meat for a flavorful sauce or gravy.

Because a slurry is a concentrated starchy liquid it will thicken sauces and gravy.