Bacon Gravy (Country Gravy)

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon
• 4 tablespoons bacon fat
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• salt to taste

Steps

1. Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.

2. Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, about 15 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

3. Measure the grease leftover from the bacon and then add 4 tablespoons back into the skillet. (See note below)

4. Over medium-high heat whisk in the flour and let it cook until bubbly, about one minute. Add the milk and let the mixture thicken, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the bacon back in, add pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately.