Fast and Easy Gravy

Bring the broth or stock to a simmer at medium heat on the stovetop. Once it begins to simmer, back the heat back down to low. In a separate cup mix the cornstarch with the cool water. The cornstarch slurry will be stiff and hard to mix at first, keep working, it will loosen up. Once the cornstarch slurry resembles milk, pour it by small amounts into the simmering broth and whisk while doing so. Heat for several minutes and the broth will thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Notes Make sure that your pan of broth is HOT and make sure that your water is cold. Keep the heat setting on medium so that your liquid maintains a slight simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry only a little bit at the time (¼ cup or so). Whisk as you add the cornstarch slurry and whisk quickly. Taste after the gravy is the thickness you like, often you will need to add more salt or pepper.