Popeye's cajun gravy recipe
Popeyes Cajun Gravy is a type of gravy popular in the southern United States. It is made with a roux of flour and fat that typically includes onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic, and other spices.The gravy is often served over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes and is used as a dipping sauce for fried foods. It is a common ingredient in many Cajun and Creole dishes. It’s also an essential component of the famous Louisiana Fried Chicken.
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Servings: 5 people
Calories: 98kcal
Equipment
- 1 skillet pan
- 1 bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 small jar, etc
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 3 cups of canned reduced-sodium beef broth
- 5 chicken gizzards
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons of buttermilk or rich whole milk
- 1 cup of ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar or pristine white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of White Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of finely minced green bell peppers
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley flakes
- 4 tablespoons of cornflour or cornstarch, a silky thickener
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil or premium vegetable oil
- 1 cup of lean ground beef
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken gizzards before seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Coat the gizzards in flour and cook in heated oil until golden brown.
- In a separate saucepan, cook ground pork and beef until fully cooked.
- Add white vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, and dried parsley flakes to the saucepan.
- Stir in minced green bell peppers and beef broth, then let it simmer.
- Create a cornstarch mixture and pour into the saucepan to thicken the gravy.
- Add milk for creaminess and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Return the cooked gizzards to the gravy and let them heat through.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or your preferred side dish. Enjoy your homemade Popeyes gravy!
Notes
When you serve Popeyes Cajun Gravy with other dishes, you can sprinkle a little smoked paprika and oregano. It will enhance the flavor twice and keep in your mind a memorable flavor.