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Popeye's Cajun Gravy Recipe

That gravy that is so amazing at Popeye's Chicken now ready for you and I at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 chicken gizzards
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons minced green bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup ground beef
  • 1/4 cup ground pork plus 2 tablespoons
  • 2 Cups water
  • 14 Ounces beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 Teaspoons milk
  • 2 Teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Instructions
 

Step 1

  • In a large sauce pan heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 2

  • Saute the chicken gizzard in this heated oil for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through.
  • Step 3
  • Remove the gizzards from the pan and then finely minced.

Step 4

  • Combine the ground meat in a small bowl. Mix the meat together with your hands until it is well combined.

Step 5

  • Add the bell pepper to the sauce pan and allow to sauce for 1 minute.

Step 6

  • Add the ground meat mixture to the pan and cook until it's browned. Use a potato masher to smash the cooked meat mixture into very tiny pieces as it is browning.

Step 7

  • Add waster and the broth to the pan. Immediately whisk in the cornstarch and the flour.

Step 8

  • Add the remaining ingredients and allow to come to a boil.

Step 9

  • Reduce the heat and simmer the grave for 30 to 35 minutes or until the mixture is thick.

Notes

Adapted from Todd Wilber