Fatback Gravy

A dark gravy to eat over biscuits for breakfast. Serve with eggs, sliced tomatoes and cantaloupe--yum yum!!! This was a regular breakfast in my upstate S.C. home.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 4 -5  slices salt pork
•  flour
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Fry the salt pork. Drain on paper towels. Reserve for eating with breakfast.
2. Pour all but 3 tablespoons of the grease out of skillet. Add flour to make a roux.
3. When browned to a caramel color, add the can milk and water and stir well over low heat until thick.