Description
Hearty onion gravy delivers comfort straight from classic British kitchens, blending caramelized onions with rich, savory depth. Slow-cooked and silky smooth, you’ll savor this traditional sauce that elevates every plate with its soul-warming embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 425 milliliters (14.4 fluid ounces) vegetable stock
- 1 rounded dessertspoon (2 tablespoons) plain flour
Fat and Oil:
- 1 dessertspoon (1 tablespoon) groundnut oil or lard
- 1 small knob of butter
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 dessertspoon (1 tablespoon) Worcestershire sauce (plus more to finish)
- 1 level teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a frying pan with oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onions, stirring frequently, reducing heat to medium after 10 minutes to prevent burning. Continue cooking for total of 20 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
- Lower heat and incorporate butter, whisking in flour to create a smooth, cohesive roux without lumps.
- Sprinkle mustard powder into the roux, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Slowly stream stock into the mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and ensure a silky consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and allow gravy to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and develops rich flavor.
- Finish by adding Worcestershire sauce for depth, then season with salt and pepper to enhance overall taste profile.
- Transfer to a warm serving jug or gravy boat, ensuring sauce remains hot and ready to complement main dishes.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor by stirring frequently and reducing heat midway through cooking.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of salt levels, allowing precise seasoning at the final stage.
- Add Worcestershire sauce at the end to preserve its vibrant, tangy flavor profile without losing complexity during cooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour, ensuring smooth texture and consistent thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg