Gravy

Gravy is a sauce made from the juices released by cooking meat or poultry, typically thickened with flour or cornstarch and often enriched with additional stock, milk or wine, then seasoned to taste. It is prepared by deglazing the pan drippings left after roasting or frying meat, scraping up the browned bits for flavor, and whisking in the thickening agent before simmering until the desired consistency is reached. Gravy is served spooned over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, biscuits and stuffing, and its preparation varies widely by region and tradition, from simple pan gravies to the sausage-studded white gravy of American Southern cuisine.