Johnny's Country Cooking Ham Gravy

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch thickens without gluten.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water can be used for a lighter gravy.

Collect ham juice and olive oil from the pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and melt it over low heat.

Add a heaping tablespoon of flour to the melted butter and mix it around.

Use a whisk to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan while mixing the flour and butter.

Cook the flour mixture for about 2 minutes until it starts to get a little color and a nutty smell.

Add 1 cup of hot boiling chicken stock all at once to the flour mixture.

Whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth and thickens up.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if needed, suggesting adding more pepper or a drop of vinegar.

Add about 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to enhance the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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