Easy Ham Gravy
This ham gravy is so rich and savory. It uses ham drippings to make the recipe even easier and to add extra flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
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
- Drain any drippings from the roasting pan of a fulled cooked ham into a measuring cup to equal 1 1/2 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, 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.
Notes
- Add broth or water to the drippings to get to 1 1/2 cups if needed.
- Whisk constantly to avoid lumps. I keep my whisk moving continuously while I add the drippings for a super smooth gravy.
- Low heat is key. Cook it nice and low to prevent the gravy from boiling, which can cause separation.
- Season to taste to bring out all the rich, natural flavors of the ham gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 246mg