Ingredients for Peppered Country Gravy
- 2 tablespoons drippings
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups milk
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How to Make Peppered Country Gravy
- Remove all but 2 tablespoons of chicken drippings from the skillet.
- Leave the brown bits (fond) in the skillet for added flavor.
- Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the skillet.
- Whisk constantly over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until the flour is lightly browned and fragrant (this is called a roux).
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring no lumps form.
- Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste).
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking continuously.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
- If the gravy is too thick, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve immediately over your crispy country fried chicken. Enjoy the delicious crunchy bits from the pan!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
13g
Carbs
3g
