Gravy Too Salty
Your gravy is overly salty because it reduced too far or the drippings were salty. Dilution and balance fix it.
too salty · harsh finish · vegetarian
The fix
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- 1 whisk in 1/2 cup unsalted stock and simmer 2 minutes
- 2 add 1 tablespoon butter to soften the taste
- 3 if still salty, whisk in a small flour slurry to increase volume
If it's still wrong
- Serve over unsalted potatoes or rice.
- Add a pinch of sugar to blunt salt perception.
Prevent next time
- Use low-sodium stock and season at the end.
- Avoid over-reducing after seasoning.
Notes
Why this works
Dilution lowers the salt concentration, and butter changes how the salt registers on the palate. A small thickener restores body after adding liquid.