Southern White Gravy Recipe
A deliciously creamy, homestyle southern white gravy recipe that is old-fashioned but has stood the test of time.
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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
Storage Instructions
Once cooled you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you heat it back up again you may need to add more milk.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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