Gravy Recipe: How to make the best gravy at home

Ingredients

• 1 onion (finely sliced)
• 1 carrot (optional) (finely sliced)
• 1 stick celery (optional) (diced)
• 1 leek (optional) (finely sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 litres stock ((see above))
• 200 ml wine or a splash of Balsamic vinegar ((see above))
• Dash of soy sauce (optional)
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped herbs ((see above))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp sugar (to taste)
• Cooking oil
• Salt and pepper