Country gravy, also called white gravy, is made with 5 basic ingredients. This mom's version uses a bacon fat and flour roux to add a delicious nutty flavor.
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
300 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Gradually whisk 4 cups of milk into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 3
Cook and stir until gravy is heated through and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes, adding more milk if gravy is too thick.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups whole milk, at room temperature, or more if needed
