Ham Gravy Recipe

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A delicious and easy to make creamy gravy

Prep Time3

Active Time2

Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Yield: people

Calories: 43cal

Author: Melissa Haines

Cost: $10

Materials

2 tbsp. butter unsalted
2 tbsp. flour all-purpose
2 cups ham drippings
water optional - See note below

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium/high heat
Add most of the flour gradually until the butter has thickened up, but has not become a thick paste (see notes below)
Gradually add 2 cups of ham drippings - whisking constantly to avoid lumps
If you do not have 2 cups of drippings, add water until the drippings equal 2 cups
Boil gravy until it is thickened it to your liking - making sure to whisk regularly to avoid lumps

Notes

Using Water - I had to use water because I did not have enough drippings to equal 2 cups of liquid. If that is the case, then use enough to add to the drippings so that it equals 2 cups.

Water can also be used to thin out the gravy because it is too thick or too strong in flavor

Adding Flour to make a roux - most roux recipes have an equal amount of butter and flour. I like to back off the flour just a little bit. If the roux is too thick then as you add liquid the paste may turn into lumps. You can always add more flour later if it is not thickened to your liking

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