Ingredients
- meat drippings and fat kept in roasting pan (shortening with meat seasoning can be substituted)
- all purpose flour
- water (water kept after being used to boil potatoes is best)
- salt
- pepper
Method
- Put roasting pan on stove over medium heat (remove meat and wire rack first).
- Using a whisk, mix together drippings and fat.
- Add enough flour to absorb fat, cook until flour browns.
- Add water, whisk together with flour mixture until a uniform sauce forms.
- If gravy is too thin, allow it to reduce over heat.
- If gravy is too thick, add more water.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- When done, reduce heat and simmer until ready to serve.
Source
Barkley family recipe.
