Ingredients for - Old-Time Kentucky Bacon Milk Gravy for Biscuits

1. Bacon drippings ¼ cup
2. All-purpose flour ¼ cup
3. Salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon
4. Ground black pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon
5. Milk 4 cups

How to cook deliciously - Old-Time Kentucky Bacon Milk Gravy for Biscuits

1 . Stage

Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat; whisk flour into drippings until smooth. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn, until roux is caramel brown in color, about 15 minutes. Stir in salt and black pepper.

2 . Stage

Add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking until thoroughly blended after each addition. Bring gravy to a simmer, then whisk constantly until thick, smooth, and bubbling.