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Skillet roux by americas test kitchen

GoldenQ
GoldenQ Posts: 582
in Soups, Stews, Chilis
Has anyone tried to make roux by browning the flour w/o fat or oil like americas Test Kitchen recommends
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,889
    edited July 2019
    GoldenQ said:
    Has anyone tried to make roux by browning the flour w/o fat or oil like americas Test Kitchen recommends
    I have not. I always make what I call a traditional Cajun roux. 50/50 oil & flour. 

    With that said I prefer a “wetter” roux over a “drier” roux. However that is simply my preference. Others preferences certainly varies. 

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    edited July 2019
    Roux by definition is flour cooked with a fat.  Wouldn’t even try to pass browned flour as a roux.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,155
    Gravy - yes, roux - no. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    SGH said:
    GoldenQ said:
    Has anyone tried to make roux by browning the flour w/o fat or oil like americas Test Kitchen recommends
    I have not. I always make what I call a traditional Cajun roux. 50/50 oil & flour. 

    With that said I prefer a “wetter” roux over a “drier” roux. However that is simply my preference. Others preferences certainly varies. 
    Great example of a true brown roux.  I made a blonde roux this weekend for a Mac and Cheese.  
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,889
    bgebrent said:
    Great example of a true brown roux.  I made a blonde roux this weekend for a Mac and Cheese.  
    I love it brother👍

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  • Theophan
    Theophan Posts: 2,654
    I'm with the folks above -- a roux by definition is cooked flour and fat.  Browned flour is not a roux.  I can't imagine it would taste the same.  Why does this test kitchen recommend it?
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,658
    I have used this method to make leftover turkey gumbo.  And it turned out incredible and everyone loved it.  So maybe it isn’t technically roux, or it isn’t technically gumbo.  But it is delicious.  I think a big part of the success of this recipe is to use homemade stock (which I made with the turkey carcass). 

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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
    edited July 2019
    I have tried it and it works!  I've also tried and liked the 7+ minute microwave roux... It is incredible!!
    Kirkland, TN
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