Simple Gravy

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the roast meat from the roasting pan and keep warm. Place the pan (ensure that it is flame-proof) on top of the stove, over a medium heat. Bring the pan drippings to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer until all juices in the pan have evaporated and only the fat remains. Pour off the excess fat from the pan leaving approximately 6 tbsp of fat.
2. 2
   Leave the the roasting pan on a medium heat and add the flour, then stir until combined with the fat.
3. 3
   Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the flour is of a good brown consistency. Do not allow to burn.
4. 4
   Remove the roasting pan from the heat and add the stock all at once, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the flour and stock have combined.
5. 5
   Return the roasting pan to a medium heat and stir until the sauce boils and thickens. Season, then simmer the gravy, uncovered,for 3 mins, stirring occasionally.