Roasted-Onion Gravy

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

2. 2

   Place the chopped onions in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of the oil, paprika, the sugar and toss the onions around to get a light coating.

3. 3

   Then spread them on a solid 13x9 baking tray, place the onions in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, watch them- they need to be nicely blackened round the edges but not burned.

4. 4

   When they are ready, remove them from the oven.

5. 5

   First add the Worcestershire and mustard powder to the stock.

6. 6

   Transfer the onions from the baking tray to a medium-sized pan, add the second teaspoon of oil, then, using a wooden spoon, stir in the plain flour.

7. 7

   Stir all this together over a medium heat for about 2 minutes and then switch to a whisk, gradually add the stock to the pan, whisking all the time, until it's all used.

8. 8

   Bring it up to simmering point and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Taste to check or it needs salt and pepper, then pour into a bowl or a jug.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.