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Have you ever wondered if you Can you Freeze Gravy? Don’t toss out your holiday gravy or your sausage gravy when you can easily freeze to use again.
Making homemade gravy is must when make Texas Roadhouse Chicken Fried Steak Recipe, Upside Down Turkey and Fried Pork Chops Recipe. Gravy is an easy side dish that can be made with simple ingredients and completes any feast that you are preparing.
These tips will keep your different type of gravy fresh and to serve with your leftovers and to extend shelf life. When we have leftover gravy it is like liquid gold and I hate throwing it out. Which allows you not waste money on store-bought gravy.
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What is Gravy?
Gravy is made from leftover juices from the meat you cook. After you have cooked your holiday turkey or ham, the leftover juices can be mixed with other ingredients to make a gravy.
The gravy is thickened with a flour or cornstarch slurry to be able to pour over your meats and vegetables. Some people can’t eat their meal without this added dish.
Can you Freeze Gravy?
The simple answer is yes, gravy can be frozen. When you find yourself with leftover gravy, don’t throw it out, use these tips to use for a different meal.
We do not make gravy often. It is staple recipe when I make certain foods but it is mainly served during the holidays. Leftover turkey drippings mixed with stock, beef broth or chicken broth, butter, fat and flour combined makes the most magical side.
That is why we love to freeze it so we can enjoy this amazing flavor gravy throughout the year.
How to Freeze Gravy
Follow these easy steps to freeze your leftover gravy.
Step 1 – Make sure to allow your gravy to cool completely or get to room temperature before storing.
Step 2 – We like to store in ice cube trays to make frozen cubes in smaller portions. This give us individual servings and perfect if you only need to defrost a small portion.
Step 3 – You can also pour the leftover gravy in a freezer-safe container or a freezer bag. We recommend to labelled and date the container
Step 4 – Frozen gravy will last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly. Do not refreeze gravy after it has been thawed. This will cause the gravy to have freezer burn.
Can you Freeze White Gravy?
Freezing white gravy can be a little tricky, but you can freeze it. Store the flour-based gravy as indicated above.
When you are ready to thaw the white gravy, it will separate. As you are reheating the defrost gravy will combine back together. We recommend continually whisking the thawed gravy together until the gravy is creamy again.
Can you Freeze Sausage Gravy?
Sausage gravy will freeze similar to how the white gravy freezes. Simple store after the gravy has cooled in a freeze safe container.
When you are ready to serve cream or dairy based gravy, make sure to whisk to reheat the gravy in a sauce pan until the gravy is creamy again.
What to do with Leftover Gravy
- Add to soup or stews to thicken it, make it creamy and tons of rich flavor.
- Serve over Biscuits for breakfast.
- Make fried chicken and serve over your Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes.
- We even like to simmer meatballs in the leftover gravy for a delicious dinner idea.
- Make Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole with your leftover gravy.
- Anytime I make 3 Packet Roast, I like to use the gravy to make roast pot pies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thaw gravy in the freezer container in the fridge overnight.
Yes, you can reheat frozen gravy once it has thawed. Place the thawed gravy in a saucepan and reheat over medium-low heat, stirring to remove the lumps. You can also reheat in the microwave but make sure to stir in 30-second intervals. This will ensure that you do not burn the gravy.
Gravy will last about 2-3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
You will know that the gravy should be thrown out if it has a sour smelly or a slimy texture.
Easy Gravy Recipes
We love making and serving gravy. We love it over our mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving turkey, or our holiday ham. These are our favorite gravy recipes that are easy to make.
1. How to Make Brown Gravy
Around here, dinner isn’t complete without gravy. Homemade gravy is even better. Don’t let the idea of making gravy from scratch intimidate you. It is actually very easy to do. I use corn starch, all purpose flour or wheat flours to thicken the gravy with the pan drippings from the meat.
2. How to Make Turkey Gravy
Once you see just how simple it is to make turkey gravy, you will be hooked. It is so simple and really flavorful. I think it tastes much better than anything you can purchase and I have a feeling you will agree.
3. How to Make White Gravy
White gravy is a must when we make fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It is so delicious and easy to make with simple spices such as salt and black pepper. We even make white gravy for biscuits and gravy on the weekends.
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Can You Freeze Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 cups gravy
Instructions
- Completely Cool – Make sure to allow your gravy to cool completely or get to room temperature before storing.
- ice Cube Trays – We like to store in ice cube trays to make frozen cubes in small amounts. This give us individual servings and perfect if you only need to defrost a small portion.
- Freezer Container – Pour the leftover gravy in a freezer safe container or a freezer bag. We recommend to labelled and date the container
- Freeze – Frozen gravy will last up to 3 months in the freezer if stored properly. Do not refreeze gravy after it has been thawed. This will cause the gravy to have freezer burn.
