Gravy With Bacon Grease
Bacon gravy is an indulgent and delicious dish that any home cook can easily prepare. Serve with biscuits, fried chicken or mashed potatoes for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk plus additional if needed
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place bacon and onion in large skillet over medium heat. Cook 10 to 12 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently.
- Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and discard or save for another use (there may not be too much extra to spoon off).
- Add flour to skillet and cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- While whisking, slowly stream in milk until all milk is incorporated.
- Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes or until gravy is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne and stir until well combined. If necessary, thin gravy to desired consistency with a bit more milk, if you like a thinner gravy. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The flavor of your bacon will directly impact the taste of your gravy, so use the highest quality bacon you can. You’re looking for strips with plenty of meat on them.
- Once you’ve mastered the base recipe, experiment with different liquids. In culinary school, we sometimes swapped out some of the milk for beer for a unique and flavorful twist.
Calories: 233kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 411mg, Potassium: 286mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 211IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 158mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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