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The Best Roasted Garlic Gravy Recipe

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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Description

This Best Roasted Garlic Gravy recipe offers a rich, flavorful twist on traditional gravy by incorporating deeply caramelized roasted garlic. Perfect for enhancing poultry, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables, this gravy delivers a smooth, velvety texture and a robust garlicky aroma that elevates any meal. The slow roasting of garlic mellows its sharpness and adds a subtle sweetness, making this gravy a standout addition to your dinner table.

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head garlic, cut crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Gravy

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic for roasting: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the garlic head in half crosswise to expose the cloves. Place the garlic halves cut side up on a small piece of foil.
  2. Season and roast the garlic: Drizzle the garlic with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the garlic tightly and roast in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden caramelized.
  3. Cool and mash the garlic: Remove the garlic from the oven and unwrap the foil. Allow the garlic to cool for about 10 minutes until safe to handle. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl and mash them with the back of a fork until you get a smooth paste.
  4. Start the roux: In a pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour continuously until the mixture is smooth and cooked for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Incorporate garlic and stock: Add the roasted garlic paste to the roux and whisk until fully incorporated and smooth. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock, ensuring no lumps remain.
  6. Simmer the gravy: Reduce the heat to medium-low and season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer gently, whisking occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes or until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

Notes

  • Be cautious not to over-salt the gravy as chicken stock can contain salt.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock.
  • Roasting the garlic slows cooking releases its natural sweetness and mellows its pungency.
  • If the gravy becomes too thick, thin it with a little additional stock or water.
  • This gravy pairs exceptionally well with roasted meats and mashed potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

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