Struggling with Thickening Gravy in My Instant Pot – Tips Needed!

[wezo777]

Pop onto sauté, bring to boil stirring till thickened.
You need boiling for the starch bubbles to burst

 

[bryantkm]

Do you add the cornstarch to a little cold water and stir till smooth, then add to your recipe. If it isn't thick enough add more slurry.

 

[joemclaughlin4]

Sauté mode!

 

[bushra]

@joemclaughlin4 I've tried all 3 levels of Saute.

 

[joemclaughlin4]

@bushra hmmmmm, well, I just don’t know, then. I bring the liquid to a boil, stir in flour, and perhaps a little milk, broth, wine, if too thick. Just like stovetop gravy.

 

[girlsgotpunk]

I mix a big spoon full to a little cold water, then when stock is light bubbling pour in & stir, should thicken up after a couple of min, of not it's to little cornstarch for the quanty of liquid, if a lot of liquid remove some, keep or freeze when cool for another day.

 

[jazzmancf]

Try tapioca

 

[bushra]

@jazzmancf I have never done that - sounds interesting. Thanks.

 

[prettydesperatemom]

It sounds like you are not using enough corn starch. The rule of thumb is 1 Tablespoon per cup of liquid.

 

[bushra]

@prettydesperatemom That's what I do on stovetop. My IP recipes have called for less and, not being used to the IP, I didn't question the smaller amount.

 

[peterandrewj]

I use arrowroot instead of cornstarch. Do you mix it with cold water? You can skip that and add a can of cream of mushroom/celery/chicken soup.

 

[bushra]

@peterandrewj What proportions do you use with arrowroot? I've never used it for gravy.

 

[caddiee]

I use the same amount of arrowroot as you would cornstarch, one heaping tablespoon per cup of liquid. Sometimes it isn’t enough, whether I’m using corn starch or arrowroot.

 

[sophiepoeta]

Maybe make the slurry with the liquid in the pot instead of water. Maybe remove some of the liquid if you have a lot left.

 

[alfred3200]

Cornstarch has to be mixed in COLD water to make the slurry. Then add that to the bubbling HOT liquid to make gravy. Cornstarch slurry should be made with equal parts water and cornstarch.

 

[polywog1152085]

@alfred3200 this.

 

[traceyannegallagher]

It is very watered down. Make gravy on the side or buy jarred.

 

[mini80]

Make sure you sauté on high to get the liquid boiling first, then add the slurry. Use a 2:1 ratio of cornstarch to cold water.

 

[eagleflight]

I use xanthum gum. I need about 1-2 tsp in my 6 qt. It gets thick quick so add slowly till you get the thickness you want. It adds no flavor and you can put it right into the pot and stir. I do this on the keep warm setting

 

[sweeti4you]

Cornstarch must boil to thicken. Try arrowroot instead as it does not