How to Create Hearty Milk Gravy from Bacon Grease

Making milk gravy from bacon grease is a delicious way to utilize the flavorful drippings left after cooking bacon. Here’s a simple recipe for you, complete with detailed instructions on how to create a creamy and flavorful savory sauce perfect for your next meal.

Ingredients

Bacon grease: about 2-3 tablespoons from cooked bacon All-purpose flour: 2-3 tablespoons Milk: 2 cups (whole milk works best for creaminess) Salt and pepper: to taste

Instructions

Cook the Bacon: Start by frying your bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the grease in the pan.

Make the Roux: Over medium heat, add 2-3 tablespoons of flour to the bacon grease. Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and has a light golden color. This is called a roux.

Add the Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the gravy begins to thicken, which should take about 5-7 minutes. If it gets too thick, you can add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.

Season: Once thickened, season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add any additional seasonings you like, such as garlic powder or onion powder.

Serve: Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it back into the gravy or serve it on the side. Enjoy your milk gravy over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or any dish you prefer!

Tips

If you want a richer flavor, combine the bacon grease with a bit of butter. For a smoother gravy, strain it before serving, but this is optional.

Making Gravy: A gravy is made with meat drippings, flour, a liquid, and seasonings. The fat and flour are whisked together to make a roux, which is cooked for a minute or two as a minimum. For a darker and tastier gravy, cook and whisk the gravy until it begins to turn a light tan color. The liquid is gradually added as the mixture is whisked continuously, and the gravy reaches a simmer and thickens. When it reaches the desired consistency, it's done.

Enjoy your homemade bacon grease milk gravy!