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Pork gravy in a frying pan

Pork Gravy in a Skillet

A hearty, mouthwatering dish that plenty of folks love! I've been making this meat gravy for ages, and what I love about it is how versatile it is. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or spaghetti. A delicious gravy for your everyday menu.

Julia M.

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Pork

500

Onion

Carrot

Water

Flour

Tomato paste

Vegetable oil

Salt

Dry spices

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 36 % 8 g

Fats 55 % 12 g

Carbohydrates 9 % 2 g

147 kcal

GI: 67 / 0 / 33

Cooking method

Cooking time: 40 min

Step 1:

For this gravy, use boneless pork with a little fat marbled through it. Rinse the meat under running water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut it into small, roughly even pieces. Add a little vegetable oil to a hot skillet and lay in the pork. Sear it over high heat for a few minutes until golden brown.
Step 2:

While the meat browns, peel the onion and chop it finely. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the pork and stir.
Step 3:

Next, peel the carrot and grate it on the coarse side of a box grater. Add the carrot to the skillet with the meat as well. Cook everything together for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring now and then.

Pour in a little hot water, lower the heat, cover, and simmer the pork for 15 to 20 minutes until it's tender. If the meat is young, that's plenty of time; cook it longer if you need to.
Step 4:

In a cup of cold water, whisk in a spoonful of flour along with a little tomato paste. Stir until smooth and pour it all into the skillet with the meat. Add salt and dry spices. Bring the gravy to a boil, stirring constantly.
Step 5:

As it heats, the gravy will thicken. Serve it hot over any side dish you like. Enjoy!

Meat gravy is a full, hearty dish you can serve on its own as a main. You can make it the same way with beef, lamb, or chicken; for a lighter version, use turkey. For extra flavor, add a little bell pepper and tomato while it simmers. And for a creamy version, swap the tomato paste for sour cream or heavy cream. With a meat dish like this, be sure to serve a fresh vegetable salad or a simple platter of sliced raw vegetables — fresh vegetables pair beautifully with meat. You can also scatter a little fresh herb over the gravy when you plate it.