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Gravy

17 ratings

Prep Time:5 mins

Cooking Time:10 mins

Serves:6 Adults

It's hard to beat a traditional roast dinner and this gravy is perfect with it.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of cornflour
1 chicken stockpot
300ml / 10 fl oz. of water
3 tablespoons of red wine
1 tablespoon of cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon of butter
Black pepper to season

Method

Melt the butter in a saucepan
Add in the cornflour and allow to cook on a low heat for 1 minute stirring all the time
Make up the chicken stock with the stockpot and boiling water, gradually blend this into the butter and flour mix with a whisk and bring to the boil
Simmer for 2 minutes then stir in the wine and cranberry sauce
Stir until thickened
Season with a little black pepper and serve in a jug or gravy boat

What you will need

Measuring jug(for liquids)
Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve hot!

"If you don't want to make homemade gravy then simply use gravy granules and the boiling water from cooking your vegetables"

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