Black pepper cream gravy

 
                          BLACK PEPPER CREAM GRAVY
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Condiments                       Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       tb           Butter or bacon fat
    2       tb           Flour
    2       c            Milk
    2       tb           Heavy cream (whipping)
    1       t            Salt
      3/4   ts           Black peppercorns, freshly
                         -cracked
 
   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the
   butter/bacon fat. Whisk in the flour.  Saute the flour
   until lightly browned.  Remove pan from the heat.
   Pour the milk into the pan in a steady stream,
   whisking constantly. Return pan to the heat.  Whisk
   until the gravy thickens. Whisk in the cream, salt,
   and pepper. Keep warm until needed.
   
   Recipe:  Chef Robert Del Grande of the Rio Ranch
   restaurant, 9999 Westheimer, Houston, Texas
  
 
 
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