Country Gravy

Country Gravy

Ingredients:

1 oz Bacon (lardoons) or 4 oz sausage
1 1/2 oz Vegetable Oil
1/2 tsp Thyme (dried)
1 1/2 oz Flour
24 oz Milk
1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
TT Salt

Method:

1. In a heavy sauce pan render bacon in vegetable oil, add thyme and stir in flour. Stir over medium heat for two or three minutes to make a white roux.
2. Whisk in milk and chicken stock to incorporate all the roux.
3. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering gently for 20 minutes.
4. Strain through a chinois and adjust consistency.
5. Add cracked black pepper and salt to taste.

Notes:

• If gravy gets too thick and hot water and correct the seasonings.
• Let roux and milk sit over a pilot light for 5 to 10 minutes before stirring. This will keep sauce from becoming lumpy.

Country Gravy goes over the Country Fried Chicken.