How to Make Ham Gravy with Cornstarch

Learn how to make ham gravy with cornstarch and either drippings or broth. This
easy recipe will help you cook and thicken any gravy, including ham, turkey,
chicken, or brown gravy. It's especially good at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
Easter; but it's also great for family dinner!

Servings: 12

Author: Mel Lockcuff

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
30 minutes

Course:

condiments Sauces & Dressings

Cuisine:

American

🧂 Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups ham drippings

Instructions

1 First, whisk together the water, heavy whipping cream, and cornstarch in
a liquid measuring up, and set aside.
2 Add the ham drippings* or pan juices from the roasting pan, to a medium
saucepan, and start to cook on medium heat.
3 Add the cornstarch mixture to the ham drippings in the pan, and continue
whisking and stirring constantly 'til the gravy begins to thicken.*
4 Once your gravy has thickened, it's ready to pour into a gravy boat for serving.

Nutrition Info

Name	Amount
Serving	1 g
Calories	56 kcal
Carbohydrates	2 g
Protein	5 g
Fat	3 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	20 mg
Sodium	220 mg