Step 1

Add butter or pan drippings to a large pan.  Melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2

While stirring, add flour a tablespoon at a time. Whisk as you add.

Step 3

Slowly pour in the stock, a cup at a time to prevent lumps.  Whisk or stir well.

Step 4

Stir constantly over medium heat until gravy thickens and reaches desired thickness.  Add additional broth if it gets too thick.

Step 5

Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper and/or poultry seasoning if desired.  I only use poultry seasoning if I used butter instead of pan drippings.