2 TB meat drippings (fat)
2 TB flour
1 C liquid (meat juice and broth)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
In saucepan, heat the fat. Stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in liquid. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in salt and pepper.
This is a very easy way to create gravy that isn't lumpy. Make sure the flour is incorporated completely into the fat before adding the liquid. To give it a little extra flavor brown the flour in the fat before stirring in the liquid.
To make a cream gravy, substitute whole milk or cream for the meat juice or broth. A basic cream gravy can be used in some many different ways. It is a versatile item that every good cook needs to know how to make.
Love Always,
Mommy
