Why do some gravy recipes call for lemon or vinegar?

YS
  • Posted by: YS
  • November 24, 2016
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Amanda S.
Amanda S. November 24, 2016
Good morning! It's there to cut the richness of all the fat (the same way an acidic component makes a vinaigrette work) for balance. Are you missing those ingredients?
 
YS
YS November 24, 2016
thanks! no - just wondering, only recently noticed it in gravy recipe ingredients.
 
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