{"id":"country_gravy_9ca998f177","slug":"country-gravy","title":"Country Gravy","description":"A classic Southern-style white gravy that is rich, creamy, and heavily seasoned with cracked black pepper. Perfect for serving over biscuits, chicken fried steak, or mashed potatoes.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tablespoons unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"unsalted","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":480,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"room temperature preferred","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"freshly cracked","notes":"adjust to preference","group":"seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.","group":"Cooking","title":"In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, but do not let it brown. The mixture should be light and bubbly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Whisk in the flour","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Slowly pour in the milk while whisking vigorously to ensure no lumps form. Continue to whisk as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.","group":"Cooking","title":"Slowly pour in the milk while whisking vigorously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. It should coat the back of a spoon.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Stir in the salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"}],"notes":"For a more savory flavor, you can replace the butter with bacon grease or sausage drippings. Ensure you whisk constantly while adding the milk to prevent any lumps from forming.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Southern American"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["medium saucepan","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten","wheat"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"cup","note":"Yields approximately 475ml of gravy"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be made ahead and reheated, though it may thicken significantly. Add a splash of milk during reheating to restore consistency."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 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