Best Country Gravy Recipe
Classic Southern white country gravy made with a simple roux and milk.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter bacon drippings, or sausage fat
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk warm
- ½ –1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or garlic powder
Instructions
- Melt fat and whisk in flour.
- Cook roux briefly until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Season and serve hot.
Notes
- Warm milk prevents lumps
- Whisk constantly
- Adjust the thickness with milk
- Best served immediately