How do you make ham gravy less salty?

Chef's answer
To reduce that salty taste and make perfect gravy, try this trick. Chop up a small potato and stir it into the gravy. Continue to stir and simmer the gravy for about 15 minutes, then remove the potato pieces. The potato will absorb the excess salt.
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about 3-4 daysThis sausage gravy will store in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. You can also freeze the gravy in an airtight container, or freezer bags, and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
About a tablespoon of mashed potatoes should do the trick to thicken a small to medium pan of gravy. Whisk in more if thicker gravy is desired. 2) If you didn't make mashed potatoes with the meal, then reach for a package of instant mashed potatoes.
Potato Starch This gluten-free gravy thickener requires 1 tablespoon of starch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Whisk or stir into 1 cup of hot liquid, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
Use 1 tablespoon of mashed potato flakes per 1 cup of liquid. You can add it directly to your soup or gravy without the need of a slurry (mixing it with water is a necessary step for cornstarch or flour). Stir, let thicken, add more as needed.
DIRECTIONS
  • Bring ham drippings to a boil.
  • Mix flour and water to make a runny paste.
  • Pour flour/water mix in boiling ham drippings a little at a time making sure to be whisking the same time. ...
  • Add salt and gravy master to taste and color.
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