Country Gravy

 

Ingredients:

  Carrots   2 Ea
  Celery   2 Ribs
  Onions   1 Ea
  Whole Thyme   1 Tbsp
  Whole Pepper   1 Tsp
  Bay Leaf   3 Ea
  Butter   12 Oz.
  Flour   12 Oz.
  Chicken Stock   1 Gallon
  Beef Stock   1 Gallon
  Heavy Cream   1 Qt.

 

Equipment Needed:

  3 Gallon Sauce Pot/Pan
  Measuring Spoons
  Kitchen Spoon
  Whip
  China Cap
  2 Gallon Sauce Pan/Pot
  2ea  6 Inch 1/3 Hotel Pans

 

Method:

  • Rough Cut The Vegetables To Make A Mirepoix. 
  • Melt Butter In A 3 Gallon Sauce Pan Or Sauce Pot, And Saute The Mirepoix Until Soft.
  • Add The Spices And Continue To Saute For 3-4 Minutes.
  • Stir In The Flour And Continue To Cook For Another 3-4 Minutes. (Do Not Let This Mixture Burn).
  •  Stir In The Beef And Chicken Stock And Bring To A Boil, Stirring Occasionally, (Do Not Let Burn). When Boiling, Turn Down Heat And Let Simmer For 30-40 Minutes.
  • Call Instructor Over To Evaluate Product At This Point Before Proceeding.
  • Strain Through A Fine China Cap Into A Clean Sauce Pan.
  • Return To A Boil And Finish With The Heavy Cream.
  • Check Seasoning.
  • Pour Into The Two 6 Inch 1/3 Hotel Pans, Cover W/ Plastic Wrap And Keep Warm.

 

Source: Chef Ronald Ng, CCSF

 

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