What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Irving]

Hmmm, I was basically simmering as I made each sauce. What is the function water performs in this scenario? What is the ratio of water to flour?

[Mykidsdad]

Hmmm, I was basically simmering as I made each sauce. What is the function water performs in this scenario? What is the ratio of water to flour?

Like thickening sauces, make a slurry of cold water and cornstarch proportions are less important than housing cold water at stirring to keep cornstarch in solution. Sauce will not reach full thickening potential until it comes to a boil , so don?t add more until it thickens. If too thick add a bit more water and cook through,

Cornstarch adds thickness without the uncooked paste taste of flour.

Arrowroot is also good as a thickener.

You can also make a blonde roux and keep in fridge for a week to use as needed, Butter, neutral oils or even bacon grease or duck fat are great to use as a lipid for making a roux.