Pepper Gravy Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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Recipe Facts

Active:10 mins
Total:10 mins
Serves:8 to 10 servings
Makes:2 cups

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  • 1/4cupbacon grease

  • 1/3cupall-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2cupsmilk

  • 1tablespooncoarselyground black pepper, plus more to taste

  • Kosher salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Heat bacon grease in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add in flour and whisk constantly until mixture turns light brown, about 1 minute.

  2. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; season with salt and additional pepper to taste. Use immediately on chicken fried steak, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or biscuits.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
89 Calories
6g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium223mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein3g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 105mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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