tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post1387822262466317372..comments2024-03-26T21:32:32.972-06:00Comments on Mommy's Kitchen: Homemade Southern Milk Gravy W/Bacon (Bacon Gravy) Tina Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-64052834045691705472020-04-19T08:37:54.163-05:002020-04-19T08:37:54.163-05:00For those not getting the flavor I have two tips. ...For those not getting the flavor I have two tips. Using a cast iron skillet after adding the flour you have to continually stir it into the grease until it develops a dark brown color, but not burnt. There is a fine line between dark and burned. Also my grandmother used one can of evaporated milk and one can of water. Boy do I miss her!KdonnRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749270168278645137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-69385827455914153552017-05-30T09:37:04.581-05:002017-05-30T09:37:04.581-05:00It was probably evaporated milk and not condensed ...It was probably evaporated milk and not condensed milk. Condensed milk is sweet and evaporated milk can be used to substitute whole milk. Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-35756932695390437372017-05-29T18:19:26.255-05:002017-05-29T18:19:26.255-05:00Good day!
My Mama made this for me all time and ha...Good day!<br />My Mama made this for me all time and have wanted to learn how make it since forever! I think she used condensed milk and no water though,does it make a difference to use just the condensed milk as opposed to using the milk/water combo?<br />Thank you! :)Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-5516014547601144552015-09-12T20:26:06.142-05:002015-09-12T20:26:06.142-05:00My Mamaw made biscuits and milk gravy every mornin...My Mamaw made biscuits and milk gravy every morning. I noticed you mentioned not being proficient at making biscuits. I have a little hint, not from my Mamaw but the internet lol. Grate your frozen fat, butter or lard. And when you mix them up put the bowl in the freezer for a while before adding liquids. Also do not twist your biscuit cutter. I prefer lard but butter is very good as well. chicoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565281664313932037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-85915564722532686582015-08-05T23:22:41.631-05:002015-08-05T23:22:41.631-05:00I use half milk and half water because that was th...I use half milk and half water because that was the way I was taught to make milk gravy from my husbands grandmother. I am sure it was to stretch the milk back then, but it does not change the recipe in any way? It is still as rich as using all milk. Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-8960932673949487142015-08-05T22:36:52.517-05:002015-08-05T22:36:52.517-05:00Tina, I'm just really curious why you add wate...<br />Tina, I'm just really curious why you add water along with the milk. I grew up on milk gravy, and have never heard of using water. Was this something that was done to stretch the use of milk so it would last longer ?? I was thinking that the gravy wouldn't be as rich and creamy adding water.....but I've known to be wrong before.....( it was just one time, though !!!! LOL)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-51947836255581415982015-01-24T10:02:47.828-06:002015-01-24T10:02:47.828-06:00This is the first time I have heard anyone besides...This is the first time I have heard anyone besides my Mother in Law mention Egg Gravy!!!! I love Egg Gravy too!!! I look forward to it when I go down and visit. She doesn't make it as much as she used to, but her mother used to make it too. Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-35603373412231195092015-01-24T09:42:26.089-06:002015-01-24T09:42:26.089-06:00I eat this many days while growing up, but we also...I eat this many days while growing up, but we also eat egg gravy, which is adding an egg or 2 to the mixture after adding some of the liquid, stir it all up and will make good eating also. And on the biscuits, my grandmother would spoon some of the bacon/sausage grease over the tops of biscuits to help them brown easier. take a spoonful of the dripping after cooking the meat, and touch tops of each biscuit. they would have speck of the meat on each but never hurt the taste any. thought someone might like to try for a different twist from the newer recipes. I grew up raising our own pigs and chickens for meat/eggs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-52801176286159265352015-01-04T17:02:01.063-06:002015-01-04T17:02:01.063-06:00Wow that was really easy my father used to make th...Wow that was really easy my father used to make this gravy all the time when I was a kid didn't try it until now... Just follow the steps and it turned out great......thanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423802473293772162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-37596467972292747192014-07-25T16:47:19.900-05:002014-07-25T16:47:19.900-05:00BTW, your site looks fabulous! I love the red w/wh...BTW, your site looks fabulous! I love the red w/white polka dots. It's so cheery and attention-getting. Your recipes look wonderful. I will definitely bookmark your site and also Pin a few recipes!Annette (anonymous above)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-38408452677384220262014-07-25T16:42:44.733-05:002014-07-25T16:42:44.733-05:00So is it 2 Tablespoons, or 4? One place says 2, wh...So is it 2 Tablespoons, or 4? One place says 2, while another says 1/4 cup, which is 4. Just curious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-6703474508850289582014-05-04T09:30:38.065-05:002014-05-04T09:30:38.065-05:00I have had my fair share of fails on gravy! But th...I have had my fair share of fails on gravy! But this recipie was Great!! I nailed it first try!! Thanks for sharing!! No more from the packet gravy for this family! #Alabamadrewsila michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326999593842827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-44661116589430170152014-03-23T07:01:07.755-06:002014-03-23T07:01:07.755-06:00Thank you for pointing that out Anonymous. I made ...Thank you for pointing that out Anonymous. I made the recipe, so I assure you it is 2 tablespoons. Looks can be deceiving, but thank you for stopping by just to stir the pot and get everyone going. Have a great day!Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-14893645282950417232014-03-22T08:00:07.889-06:002014-03-22T08:00:07.889-06:00If you look at the grease it's more then two t...If you look at the grease it's more then two tables spoons Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-22667505100068054482014-02-11T12:59:56.522-06:002014-02-11T12:59:56.522-06:00This gravy is amazing!!! My husband's grandma ...This gravy is amazing!!! My husband's grandma used to make this all the time. I tried and tried to make this and never mastered it until I ran across thus recipe! Thanks again Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01377094753339504380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-57306589897401704542014-01-11T12:33:06.523-06:002014-01-11T12:33:06.523-06:00Found this recipe today when I googled how to make...Found this recipe today when I googled how to make milk gravy! Made it for the first time ever this morning using your instructions and it was wonderful! Thank you! No more gravy mixes for me!!!! (The men at church seemed to enjoy it as well!!! )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-69064310415587462272013-09-02T15:39:22.275-05:002013-09-02T15:39:22.275-05:00We love milk gravy and sausage gravy! My hubby was...We love milk gravy and sausage gravy! My hubby was raised in Washington state and Nebraska of German/Dutch parents and I was raised in the Midwest of Scandinavian parents, but we both grew up with this! When we have fried chicken, I make the gravy the same way with the chicken grease.<br /><br />Unfortunately, some people just don't have a taste for this and think it is bland and tasteless no matter how you season it! I have served it to friends on several occasions; at the same meal, some thing it is great while others think it is awful! Oh well, WE know it is delicious!Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641289081202546916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-36498375636997046452013-07-17T20:22:06.167-05:002013-07-17T20:22:06.167-05:00Scaled down the recipe a little and added paprika ...Scaled down the recipe a little and added paprika for a little kick. Delicious :) N.monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12686720236136002948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-47800338034820732742013-04-07T09:48:41.217-05:002013-04-07T09:48:41.217-05:00I have been trying to make gravy like my mom and g...I have been trying to make gravy like my mom and grandmas but it NEVER TURNED OUT!!! Well I took your advice on using half milk and half water instead of all milk, and IT TURNED OUT AWESOME:):):) Very glad I can now make it!!! I am away from family and that is my favorite breakfast(sometimes dinner lol) food:) My husband is military so I am always cooking for the single friends from his shop and they very much enjoyed the gravy:):):) THANK YOU:)<br /><br />Sincerely, <br />PROUD AIR FORCE WIFE:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790339696141643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-55874438196422322862013-04-07T09:46:16.868-05:002013-04-07T09:46:16.868-05:00I have always tried making gravy like my mom and g...I have always tried making gravy like my mom and grandmas but it NEVER TURNED OUT! Well when I took your advice on half milk and half water instead of only milk, IT TURNED OUT GREAT!!! LOL Looks like that was all I needed:))) THANK YOU:)<br /><br />Sincerely, <br />PROUD AIR FORCE WIFE:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790339696141643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-31141643338576134432012-12-31T08:48:11.782-06:002012-12-31T08:48:11.782-06:00Chef Anonymous above is spot on. Room temperature ...Chef Anonymous above is spot on. Room temperature milk will more readily absorb into the flour. <br /><br />If you don't want to sit the milk out for an hour (because I know I always forget) microwaving it for 30-40 seconds usually does the trick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-75569241455909751812012-12-15T01:49:41.229-06:002012-12-15T01:49:41.229-06:00As a retired chef and restaurant owner I'd lik...As a retired chef and restaurant owner I'd like to offer a couple of secrets to making great country gravy. It works for both sausage or bacon gravy.<br />First: Measure the milk and let it sit out an hour before making the gravy. This takes the chill off and helps prevent the gravy from lumping.<br />Second: To an average size skillet of gravy, add approx. 1/2 tsp sugar (stir and taste for the right amount). Yes, sugar! You won't believe what a magical ingredient a tiny bit of sugar is to milk gravy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-76163510601265521412012-10-17T21:21:21.676-05:002012-10-17T21:21:21.676-05:00My grandmother always made this growing up as a ki...My grandmother always made this growing up as a kid! It was def one of my fav things. My brother wantd to make it like our nana did tonight, so I googled it! For the first time making it I think we did an awesome job! (im not too good in the kitchen but team effort was involed) lol Thanks so much for the help! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-85007517283267849772012-08-22T05:50:21.359-05:002012-08-22T05:50:21.359-05:00Thank you thank you! I've tried for years to m...Thank you thank you! I've tried for years to make this & failed . Got up & made your gravy ... Kids love it !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-45042389663929797392012-05-23T19:17:13.456-05:002012-05-23T19:17:13.456-05:00Thank you so much for this recipe!! I made it toni...Thank you so much for this recipe!! I made it tonight and it taste just like grandma's gravy! This is my first time succeeding this recipe I have attempted it many times. Thanks again! <br /> Heather <br /> MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com