Old Time KY Bacon Milk Gravy

By á-178825

6 servings. 4 1/2 stars.

Ingredients

• 1/4 c bacon drippings
• 1/4 c all purpose flour
• 1 t salt or to taste
• 1 t ground black pepper or to taste
• 4 c milk, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Heat bacon drippings in skillet over med heat; whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Reduce heat to low & cook flour mixture until it turns caramel brown color, stirring constantly, about 15 min. Be careful, the roux burns easily. Stir in salt & pepper.

Whisk 1/2 c milk into the roux thoroughly until blended. Continue whisking milk into the gravy 1/2 c at a time, whisking in each amount of milk completely before adding more. Bring gravy to a simmer & whisk constantly until thick, smooth & bubbling.

Serve over hot biscuits.