Description
Creamy ham gravy elevates Sunday dinner with rich, savory flavors that comfort and delight. Southern kitchens showcase this simple yet luxurious sauce as a perfect companion to biscuits, mashed potatoes, or roasted meats you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups ham drippings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth base by gently melting butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Gradually sprinkle flour into the melted butter, stirring continuously to create a uniform paste, and cook for approximately 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour ham drippings into the roux, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps and create a silky, integrated mixture.
- Elevate the heat to medium, allowing the sauce to gently simmer and develop depth, stirring occasionally until it reaches a rich, velvety consistency, typically 5-10 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened and developed a glossy appearance, remove from heat and transfer immediately to a serving vessel.
- Present the warm, luxurious sauce alongside roasted ham and complementary side dishes, ensuring each element is enhanced by the sauce’s robust flavor profile.
Notes
- Adjust butter quality by using unsalted butter for better flavor control and sodium management.
- Whisk continuously during roux preparation to prevent lumps and ensure smooth sauce consistency.
- Customize sauce thickness by gradually adding liquid and monitoring desired texture, using extra drippings or stock if needed.
- Try alternative liquid bases like vegetable broth or white wine for different flavor profiles, making the sauce adaptable to various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg