Southern White Gravy Recipe
A deliciously creamy, homestyle southern white gravy recipe that is old-fashioned but has stood the test of time.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Bacon Drippings or butter
- ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic
- 3 Cups Whole Milk warmed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add the bacon fat to a small heavy-bottomed pot.2 Tablespoons Bacon Drippings
- Add medium-high heat then add the flour. Stir for a few minutes, while the flour cooks a little and smooths out, then add the garlic and cook a further 2 minutes.⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour, ¼ teaspoon Garlic
- Slowly start to add the heated milk, stirring constantly. A little at a time, stir stir stir, a little more, stir. This takes time, if you rush it you will end up with lumps in your gravy.3 Cups Whole Milk
- Once you have added all the milk you should have a nice smooth gravy. Season with salt and pepper.1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Notes
Depending on if you used bacon or butter to make your roux, will determine how much salt you need to add. I would definitely taste the white gravy before adding the salt so you know how much to add.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 412mg | Sugar: 6g
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