Lovely home-made gravy - Recipes - Hairy Bikers

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Gently fry the onion with the thyme, if using, for about 10 minutes until softened and lightly browned, stirring regularly. Then pour the wine into the pan and allow to bubble until reduced by half. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and cook for about a minute, while stirring. Slowly add the stock, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens. Continue to cook and stir for 3–4 minutes. Pass the liquid through a sieve and into a clean pan. Return to the hob, add seasoning to taste and simmer for a couple of minutes more, while stirring. Tips: Add a teaspoon or 2 of redcurrant jelly to chicken or lamb gravy. Make pork gravy with 200ml of apple juice and 200ml pork stock. Cook a couple of rashers of bacon with the onions for a delicious chicken gravy.