Basic Homemade Gravy

2 tablespoons meat drippings or butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 to 2 cups broth, water or half-and-half, or any combination of the three
Salt to taste

In a regular skillet, stir together the meat drippings (or butter) and flour over medium-high heat,
making a paste.
Brown the flour mixture as much or as little as desired.
Slowly add the liquid, whisking constantly.
Add only enough liquid to the pan to mix well with the flour mixture and thicken.
Bring mixture back to a boil before adding more liquid, whisking constantly.
Taste the gravy and make adjustments with more liquid or salt.

Serve immediately. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

PER SERVING: Calories 20 ( 90% from fat), Fat 2 g (1 g sat), Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 80 mg, No fiber, Carbohydrates 1 g, Trace protein

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