Uncle Ellis' Cornmeal Gravy

By markemilw

Tyler Brown, Capitol Grille, Nashville, Tennessee, Southern Living

JANUARY 2012

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain red or white cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup hot water

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook cornmeal in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in salt, pepper, and drippings. Stir together buttermilk and hot water; gradually whisk into cornmeal mixture. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened. Whisk in additional buttermilk for desired consistency.