Description
Creamy KFC-style gravy brings Southern comfort to dinner tables with rich, meaty flavors. Homemade sauce delivers restaurant-quality goodness you can easily recreate in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Stock:
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup beef stock
Thickening Agents:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine chicken and beef stocks in a medium saucepan, creating a rich, flavorful liquid base for the gravy.
- Whisk all-purpose flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
- Blend all seasonings – black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and cayenne pepper – into a uniform spice mixture.
- Heat the stock mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle simmer, which should take approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually pour the flour-cornstarch mixture into the simmering stock, whisking continuously to prevent any potential clumping.
- Incorporate the prepared spice blend into the gravy, stirring consistently to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes, allowing the gravy to thicken and develop a rich, smooth consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer, which will help intensify the flavors and prevent scorching.
- Test the gravy’s consistency by coating the back of a spoon – it should smoothly cover the surface without being too thin or thick.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow final thickening and flavor melding.
- Transfer to a serving container, ready to accompany your favorite fried chicken or comfort foods.
Notes
- Whisk flour and cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth gravy texture that mimics KFC’s signature sauce.
- Use fresh, high-quality stock for deeper flavor complexity, elevating the overall taste profile of the gravy.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control heat level, making the recipe adaptable for different spice tolerances.
- Allow gravy to rest briefly after cooking, which helps stabilize consistency and allows seasonings to fully develop their rich, harmonious flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg