How do you make good biscuits and gravy with bacon grease?

Question

My grandma used to make milk gravy with bacon grease as well as sausage. I liked the bacon version better. I do everything she used to do but all I can taste in mine is the flour. I thought I was using to much of it, but if I don't use enough then it doesn't thicken up like it's supposed to. She also only used about 1 tablespoon of the grease, and then gradually added the water and flour mixture. Help!!

Answer 1

I've always just eyeballed the amounts but start with your skillet hot with the bacon grease in the pan, maybe a couple of tablespoons, then add a couple of tablespoons of flour, the trick to making it not taste like flour is you have to let the flour cook for a few minutes while wisking, then once it has cooked for a few minutes start adding your milk a little at a time, maybe 1/2 a cup at a time and wisk your heart out to prevent lumps. I just add until I get the consistency I want.
I've found that measuring for milk gravy never really turns out right, that's why our grandmothers never measured!

Answer 2

2 to 4 ounces bacon, cut into small pieces OR 1/4 cup bacon grease (see note below)


1/3 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

1 teaspoon sugar

3 cups milk (1 cup dry milk powder dissolved in 3 cups water)

This recipe is pretty easy and it is good too. Great over biscuits for breakfast or lunch. First cut the bacon into small pieces. Put it into a large skillet and fry it over medium heat. The bacon will release it's fat. When the bits of bacon are well browned stir in the flour. Continue stirring until the flour absorbs all of the fat. Add the salt, sugar and black pepper. Start out with the smaller amount of pepper and add more later if desired. Slowly stir in the milk. Use a whisk or a fork to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the gravy boils. Allow it to boil gently for about 5 minutes. It will thicken nicely. Serve over toast or biscuits or mashed potatoes.

NOTE: If you don't have bacon, but you do have bacon grease, then use 1/4 cup of bacon grease instead of the bacon. Heat it in the skillet until it is bubbly. Stir in the flour and proceed as directed.

Answer 3

Have 2 Tbsp. bacon grease over med. high heat and add 1/4 cup self rising flour. Stir till brown and add 2 cups milk. Stir heating till thickened and add salt and pepper. Who may need to add more milk after it boils up a bit. Alter till the desired consistancy.
It is ok to boil it for about 5-10 minutes.

Answer 4

Wow, I was going to say ask Grandma!

I can't recreate her recipe either.

Try adding just a tiny bit of butter in your bacon grease.

Also, what kind of bacon are you using? Try using a premium bacon and see if that makes a difference (it shouldn't, grease is grease).

The combination of grease and flour is a roux. A roux is made up of equal parts of both, Since you are now using bacon instead of flour, try SLOWLY adding the flour until you get the consistency you want.

Are you adding seasoned salt?

Answer 5

BISCUITS AND GRAVY

4 c. flour
1/4 c. bacon grease
4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. milk
2 eggs

Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening and add milk and eggs. Cut out biscuits and bake at 375 degrees. To make gravy, use 1/4 cup bacon grease and mix with flour and cook. Add milk and cool in pan