Crockpot gravy-- how can I make it thick with just the

I mix a little Wondra flour with water and after the meat has cooked, I slowly add it to the crockpot, stirring to make sure it doesn't get lumpy.

I use all purpose flour and some milk. You might want to switch the crock pot to High to get the gravy to thicken quicker.

Hate to disagree with Lucy on anything, but I'd use flour. Cornstarch gives the gravy a sort of gelatiny (is that a word?) consistency.

I've always thickened gravy with just plain all-purpose flour. The trick is whisking the flour really well into cold water first and then stirring or whisking the juices constantly as you slowly pour in the flour slurry.

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This is how I make mine. I use regular flour.

I like to use potato starch to thicken gravy.

Interesting. I read that another option was to use a small amount of instant mashed potato mix. Is that what you mean by potato starch? I haven't tried that yet, mainly because it's not something I'd usually buy and I never remember to get it at the store. I don't like the consistency using cornstarch so have always used flour (premixed with a little cold water then stirred in when there's about 20 minutes left to go). 

Yes, you can use some instant potatoes to thicken gravy but potato starch is available as a separate item.  You can buy it in a box usually found around the flour/baking items.  Also, I believe Bob's Red Mill brand carries it so it would be in a clear bag.  In my stores his stuff is usually all together in the general area of "health" foods.  I like the potato starch as it doesn't add any flavor or texture to the gravy.  I do mix it with some hot water or some of the gravy to make a slurry before adding.  I hate lumps in my gravy.  Like any starchy thickener, make sure that you bring to a brisk simmer or boil for at least one minute to cook the starch to make sure you don't get that raw taste.

I have also added potato starch to soups or chili if I just want it a bit thicker.  Since it doesn't have any taste, it doesn't change the flavor profile of the item at all.

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