Ham Gravy
Ham gravy is a savory sauce typically made from the flavorful drippings of a cooked ham. Its rich taste and smooth texture enhance the flavor of ham and other side dishes it's served with. Perfect for holiday dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ham drippings plus broth or water if there is not enough drippings
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- After the ham is finished cooking, transfer it to a serving platter and carefully drain any drippings from the roasting pan into a measuring cup.
- Add enough broth or water to bring the liquid up to 1 ½ total cups.
- In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour until any clumps are smoothed out.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, until golden.
- Slowly add the drippings and broth, whisking constantly, until it’s all incorporated.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook until it reaches your desired thickness.
- Taste and season as desired, then serve over ham.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 246mg
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