Name: Ham Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour; 2 cups Ham drippings; 0.25 cup Half and half; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend

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Ham Gravy

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Instructions

Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.

Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk for 1-2 minutes, or until golden.

Pour the ham drippings into the sauce pan slowly, while whisking.

Once all of the drippings are incorporated, continue whisking until there are no lumps.

Turn the heat down to low and add the half and half and All Purpose Seasoning Blend.

Simmer for 3-5 minutes or until gravy has thickened. Taste for seasoning before serving

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Maximize Ham Dripping Flavor 🍖
Don't discard the browned bits stuck to the bottom of your roasting pan—deglaze with a splash of stock or water while making gravy to capture every ounce of deep, savory ham flavor.
Create a Perfect Roux Foundation 🥄
Cook your butter and flour together for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, before adding liquid to eliminate raw flour taste and ensure a silky-smooth gravy with no lumps.
Balance Your Seasoning Blend 🧂
Add your all-purpose seasoning blend gradually and taste as you go, since ham drippings are already quite salty—you can always add more, but you cannot remove excess seasoning.
Achieve Restaurant-Quality Texture 🥛
Slowly whisk in half and half rather than pouring it all at once, allowing each addition to fully incorporate and create an ultra-creamy consistency without breaking or separating.
Perfect Timing for Service ⏱️
Make your gravy just 10-15 minutes before serving to keep it at the ideal warm temperature and consistency—gravy thickens as it cools, so reheating gently with a splash of cream restores perfect pourable texture.