Brown Roux

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the oil into a saucepan.
2. 2
   Slide it over medium heat and get the oil nice and hot.
3. 3
   Whisk in the flour.
4. 4
   Cook, whisking constantlyit will be a bit grainy at first.
5. 5
   Soon the flour will start turning color.
6. 6
   This will deepen with every passing minute.
7. 7
   Youre aiming to get a nice chocolate brown color and a rich, nutty, toasted smell.
8. 8
   So open up your senses and keep whisking.
9. 9
   Once the roux reaches the perfect color and smell, pull the pan off the heat and keep whisking as it cools down a bit.
10. 10
    It will get thinner and smoother.
11. 11
    Use the roux right away or pour it into a plastic container and let it cool down completely.
12. 12
    Refrigerate til you need it.