What Makes This Gravy So Good
It only takes four ingredients! FOUR! The next time you bake a ham, make sure to hold onto those delicious ham drippings, since they’re the star of the show. Add them to a saucepan with butter, flour, and milk and in just a few minutes you’ll have an incredible homemade ham gravy.It’ll take that plate of ham, mashed potatoes, and fixings to a whole new level! This gravy is loaded with flavor and will make your already delicious meal totally irresistible.Ham gravy is a fun twist on traditional turkey or chicken gravy. If you’re like me and feel strongly that turkey gravy is one of the best parts of every holiday, then you’ll go crazy for this ham gravy! It’s just as rich and creamy as any other gravy, but with a slightly smokey flavor that you’ll just drool over.
Key Ingredients
Ham Drippings – The juices released from your ham when you cook it contain so much flavor! Next time you make a ham, whatever you do, do not toss the ham drippings. They give the ham gravy all its flavor! If you want to make this ham gravy without having to bake an entire ham, then you can use one cup of rendered bacon fat instead. Whole Milk – This is where your gravy gets its super rich and creamy consistency. Whole milk makes this gravy perfectly thick, but still pourable. No whole milk on hand? You can use chicken broth instead.
Chef’s Tips
The butter and flour can burn pretty easy, so be careful of your temperature. I recommend starting out at low-medium heat, then working up to medium heat depending on how hot your stove gets.Feel free to season this recipe however you’d like! Personally, I find that the ham drippings have enough flavor that I don’t even need to add any salt or pepper. After the final step, though, give your gravy a taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.Don’t walk away! The entire recipe takes just 5 minutes and the ham gravy will thicken really quickly. Continue whisking your gravy without stopping until it’s thick. If it gets too thick, add a tiny bit more milk to achieve the consistency you’d like.
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