Recipe: Trail Drive and Bunkhouse Milk Gravy

TRAIL DRIVE AND BUNKHOUSE MILK GRAVY

2 tablespoons meat drippings, bacon drippings, or lard
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
salt and freshly-ground black pepper (to taste)

In a large skillet, heat the drippings over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the flour turns golden.

Add the milk and half a can of water. Cook, stirring, until the gravy is smooth and thickened.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over biscuits.

Makes about 2 cups
Source: Spirit of the West: Cooking From Ranch House and Range by Beverly Cox