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| General Category : Sauces -Gravies-Glazes |
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| Food Group : Grains, Cheese/Other Dairy |
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| Cuisine Type : Entertaining-Festive-Holiday |
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| Preparation Method : Boil/Simmer |
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Southerners love gravy with their fried chicken – a decadent habit worth importing.
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Ingredients
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3 tbsp (45 mL) bacon drippings or vegetable oil |
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1/3 cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour |
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3 cups (750 mL) reserved stock |
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1/3 cup (75 mL) milk, whipping or light cream |
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Salt and black pepper |
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Preparation
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In saucepan, heat drippings over medium heat; cook flour, stirring, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in stock; bring to boil, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in milk and return to boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes about 3 cups (750 mL), 6 to 8 servings.
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Nutritional information
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Per each of 8 servings: about 77 cal, 3 g pro, 5 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 5 g carb, 0 g fibre, 14 mg chol, 273 mg sodium. % RDI: 2% calcium, 2% iron, 1% vit A, 6% folate.
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Source
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Homemakers Magazine: September 2006
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