Ingredients:
½ cup bacon, sausage, or other meat grease
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ to 2 cups milk, warmed
Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat the grease over medium heat in a large skillet.
2. Sift in the flour and let it come to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring and mashing down constantly with a spatula.
3. Slowly stir in 1½ cups of the milk and bring back to a light boil. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and reaches the desired consistency, about 2 minutes. You can add more milk or water to thin the gravy, if necessary.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tip: A lot of times on ranches I use canned milk, which gives a very rich flavor, but sometimes I add a little water to thin it. You can also use heavy cream for a richer taste.