Saving Thanksgiving Dinner: How to Fix Lumpy or Too-Thin Gravy

It’s bad enough messing up in the kitchen when it’s just for you or your family, but when you’re cooking for a big event with a lot of guests, it can be mortifying. And on a holiday like Thanksgiving, that’s all about the food, the last thing you want is to botch a key component of the meal. Gravy is one of those things that most people don’t make very often, so it can be easy to make a mistake on the big day. Sometimes it comes out too thick, too thin, or just plain lumpy. Whatever your problem, you can still save the day (or dinner). Don’t Miss: Avoid a Gravy Disaster with These Saucy TipsHow to Fix Lumpy GravyWhen it comes to gravy, smoother is always better. Lumps are formed when the thickening agent (usually flour) incorporates unevenly with the fat. You can prevent it from happening by mixing the flour with butter to make a roux before adding the broth or drippings, but how do you get rid of lumps that have already formed? 1. Strain with a Mesh SievePour your gravy through the…more