Ham Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

Ham Gravy in a white bowl next to a whisk.

Ham Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

Ham gravy, made with or without ham drippings, takes just 4 simple ingredients and 10 minutes to make. It's the perfect way to finish off delicious slices of ham. This easter recipe is a keeper!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Gravy, Ham Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 179kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $5

Ingredients

Gravy With Drippings

2 tbsp unsalted butter *Note 1
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups ham drippings *Note 2
¼ cup half and half

Gravy Without Drippings

2 tbsp unsalted butter *Note 1
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups ham stock *Note 3
¼ cup half and half

Instructions

Pre-heat a medium sized saucepan or skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, vigorously whisk in the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown in color.
Slowly add the ham drippings or stock to the roux while vigorously whisking. Keep whisking until there are no lumps.
Slowly whisk in the half and half and bring to a gentle boil, before lowering the heat to a simmer.
Simmer and whisk constantly, until it begins to thicken, approx. 3-4 minutes.
Transfer to a gravy boat and serve.

Notes

Note 1 - Make sure to use unsalted butter. Ham is extremely salty so the gravy doesn't need anymore added to it.

Note 2 - If you don't have 2 cups of drippings, you can make up the difference with ham broth or water. Or, you can halve the recipe.

Note 3 - You can use store bought ham stock or make homemade ham stock.

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