Gristmill Gravy

Yield

6

Author

The Appalachian Tale Jimmy Proffitt

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

5 Min

Total time

10 Min

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Gristmill Gravy (aka -sawmill gravy)

Most call this sawmill gravy because it looks like its made with saw dust, but I work for a gristmill, so its gristmill gravy to me

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk)
• 1 cup hot water
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. After frying bacon, or using reserved bacon grease, get the skillet & grease hot over med-high heat. 
2. Add cornmeal and stir until browned, but do not burn. Add buttermilk and stir. Add water and stir well until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste. 
3. Serve over biscuits, bread or meat - anything you like gravy on.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

147.92

Fat (grams)

7.51

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.84

Carbs (grams)

17.62

Fiber (grams)

1.50

Net carbs

16.13

Sugar (grams)

2.09

Protein (grams)

3.01

Sodium (milligrams)

145.20

Cholesterol (grams)

7.76

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