How to save a lumpy sauce (2024)

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Save your gravy with our handy tips on how to banish the lumps from your delicious sauces.

How to save a lumpy sauce

A creamy bechamel or a hearty gravy should be the crown atop a delicious meal until you spot….lumps! All is not lost; we have some handy tricks to save your sauce and dinner.

Whisky business

If the sauce has just a few lumps, use a balloon whisk and whisk vigorously to break the lumps up.

Strain it

Crack out your finest strainer, place it on top of a clean saucepan and pass the sauce through
Use a spoon to apply pressure and push the smooth sauce through the strainer
Gently reheat the sauce and serve

Blender to the rescue

Use a food processor, blender or immersion blender to whizz those lumps out of sight. Return to heat and whisk until warmed through.

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