Country gravy, also called white gravy, is made with 5 basic ingredients. Bacon fat and flour are used in this version to make a simple roux that adds a delicious nutty flavor. Using room temperature milk and stirring continuously ensures your homemade country gravy is super smooth and creamy. This is my mother's recipe that I grew up with. It is great with biscuits and sausage or ladled over potatoes or fried chicken.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups bacon fat
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups whole milk , at room temperature, or more if needed
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Melt bacon fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking continuously until the roux becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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3
Gradually whisk 4 cups of milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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4
Cook and stir until gravy is heated through and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes, adding more milk if gravy is too thick.
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5
Serve hot on a biscuit.
Nutrition Facts
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