Creamy White Gravy

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.