Black Pepper Gravy

Black Pepper Gravy

A peppery pan gravy built from browned flour, drippings, and plenty of cracked black pepper.

Total 20 min Makes 16 oz Calories 90/serving

Dietary

Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

This Southern-style gravy relies on a simple roux and whole milk to create a rich, peppery sauce flecked with coarsely ground black pepper. It comes together in one skillet and is traditionally ladled over warm biscuits, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder

Method

  1. In a 9-inch skillet, melt the bacon drippings or butter over medium heat.

  2. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown and smells toasty.

  3. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

  4. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking often.

  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.

  6. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to a coating consistency.

  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot.

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    Black Pepper Gravy

    This Southern-style gravy relies on a simple roux and whole milk to create a rich, peppery sauce flecked with coarsely ground black pepper. It comes together in one skillet and is traditionally ladled over warm biscuits, mashed potatoes, or fried chicken.

    20 min 16 oz 90 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or unsalted butter
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups whole milk
    • 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste
    • 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder

    Method

    1. 1

      In a 9-inch skillet, melt the bacon drippings or butter over medium heat.

    2. 2

      Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown and smells toasty.

    3. 3

      Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

    4. 4

      Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking often.

    5. 5

      Reduce heat to low and stir in the black pepper, salt, and garlic powder.

    6. 6

      Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to a coating consistency.

    7. 7

      Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot.