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Bacon Gravy

Smoky Bacon, Cream Gravy, Perfect for Breakkie, or dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 682

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Bacon Thick Cut
  • 1/3 cup AP Flour
  • 4 cups Whole Milk Divided
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper Fresh Ground

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Large, Cast Iron is my choice

Method
 

  1. Lay the bacon into a large skillet.
  2. Fry off over medium-high heat to desired crispness. Remove from pan.
  3. Remove all but 2-3 tbsp of bacon drippings
  4. Sprinkle on half the flour and stir to create a roux
  5. Add the rest of the flour bit by bit, stirring constantly
  6. cook the roux for another minute 
  7. Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly
  8. Cook the gravy, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
  9. Add the pepper, and stir to combine
  10. Taste and balance, salt may be required
  11. Continue cooking until very thick, adding milk slowly to adjust the texture
  12. Looking for a lovely thick gravy
  13. Serve over hot biscuits.

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 24gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 989mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 443IUCalcium: 339mgIron: 1mg

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