Name: Bacon Cracklin’ Gravy (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Bacon-thick cut; 1/4 cup Butter-unsalted; 1/4 cup All-purpose flour; 3 cups Chicken broth; 1/2 cup Bacon fat-reserved from cooking bacon; 1/2 tsp Black pepper-ground; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper-optional

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A hearty gravy made with crispy bacon and a simple roux, perfect over biscuits or mashed potatoes.

Total 45 min

Serves 4 servings

Steps 8

Ingredients 9

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Bacon
8 oz 225 g Bacon-thick cut
Roux
cup 57 g Butter-unsalted
cup 30 g All-purpose flour
Liquid
3 cups 710 mL Chicken broth
cup 120 mL Bacon fat-reserved from cooking bacon
Seasoning
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper-ground
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Onion powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper-optional

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving cup of bacon fat.
Crumble the cooked Bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt Butter with the reserved Bacon fat over medium heat.
Whisk in All-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Gradually whisk in Chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring to a simmer.
Add Black pepper, Garlic powder, Onion powder, and Cayenne pepper (if using).
Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the crumbled Bacon. Serve hot over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or other desired accompaniments.