{{Short description|Type of sauce}} {{Infobox food | name = Onion gravy | image = Sausage and mash with onion gravy.jpg | caption = Bangers and mash with onion gravy | alternate_name = | country = | region = | national_cuisine = | creator = <!-- or | creators = --> | year = | mintime = | maxtime = | type = Gravy | course = | served = | main_ingredient = Onion | minor_ingredient = Broth, flour | variations = | serving_size = 100 g | calories = | protein = | fat = | carbohydrate = | glycemic_index = | similar_dish = | other = | no_recipes= false }}
'''Onion gravy''' is a type of gravy prepared with onion.<ref name="GAOB"/> Various types of onions are used in its preparation.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BJYlBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA132 | title=Buffalo Girl Cooks Bison | accessdate=4 September 2014 | page=132}}</ref> Some preparations caramelise the onions.<ref name="GGCB"/> Onion gravy may be served to accompany many foods, such as pork, beef steak, meatloaf, hamburger, bangers and mash, hot dogs, and chips,<ref name="GAOB"/><ref name="TKPPF"/><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jrGcysV0GTQC&pg=PA100 | title=Austin Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Texas Capital | page=100}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GlB__vG4fv4C&pg=PA192 | title=Georgia Curiosities, 3rd | page=192}}</ref> among others. Vegan onion gravy also exists, which may use seitan cooking broth in its preparation.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CHhJKxAWoocC&pg=PA98 | title=Vegan Slow Cooking | page=98}}</ref> Premade mixes and formulations also exist, such as solid sauce bars.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://patents.google.com/patent/US3966993 | title=Process for making solid sauce bar | date=Jun 29, 1976 | access-date=4 September 2014}}</ref>
==Ingredients== thumb|Roasted onion gravy|leftPrimary ingredients include onion, broth or stock, such as beef or chicken stock, and flour.<ref name="GAOB" /><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lhyS9nigr00C&pg=PA177 | title=Delilah's Everyday Soul: Southern Cooking with Style | page=177}}</ref> Sweet onion is used in some versions,<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=g8LwGh55we0C&pg=PA169 | title=Vintage Restaurant: Handcrafted Cuisine from a Sun Valley Favorite | accessdate=4 September 2020 | page=169}}</ref> and some versions incorporate beer or red wine in the gravy.<ref name="GGCB" /><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MNEzIIeEKZ4C&pg=PA94 | title=How To Cook for Food Allergies | page=94}}</ref> Additional ingredients may include cream, garlic, bread crumbs, butter, vegetable oil, and brown sugar,<ref name="GAOB" /><ref name="GGCB" /><ref name="TKPPF" /> among others. Various herbs and spices may be used, such as salt, pepper, sage, oregano, and thyme.<ref name="TKPPF" /><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F3I8YDKznqUC&pg=PA103 | title=New Vegetarian Cuisine: 250 Low-Fat Recipes for Superior Health | page=103}}</ref>
==See also== * List of gravies * List of sauces * Onion sauce * {{portal-inline|Food}}
==References== {{reflist|colwidth=30em|refs= <ref name="GAOB">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yGm9T0ptJ1cC&pg=PA66 | title=The Great American Hot Dog Book | accessdate=4 September 2014 | page=66}}</ref> <ref name="GGCB">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-CFM8cPwMk4C&pg=PA82 | title=The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Beer | accessdate=4 September 2014 | page=82}}</ref> <ref name="TKPPF">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j4AlAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA149 | title=Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food | accessdate=4 September 2014 | page=149}}</ref> }}
Category:Sauces Category:Onion-based foods