Country Gravy

Simple and traditional recipe. Perfect over country fried steak / chicken. Add crumbled (fully cooked) pork sausage and serve over biscuits for breakfast.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil (or drippings)
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4  cups milk (for more savory flavor, use 3 cups milk and 1 cup chicken or beef broth)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
3. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
4. Gradually stir in milk so that no lumps form, and continue cooking and stirring until desired thickness.