Rich Country Ham and Thyme Gravy

September 4, 2022

This is a very traditional southern gravy recipe. You can switch out the country ham with sausage and omit the thyme for Sausage Gravy.

Ingredients

1pound good country ham, minced

1tablespoon butter

1/2tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

1teaspoon red pepper flakes

1teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1/4cup all-purpose flour

1cup whole milk

1cup heavy cream

1/8teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Sauté ham until browned and fat has rendered. Add butter, thyme, red pepper flakes, and garlic and sauté another 3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add flour and mix thoroughly to create a roux, careful not to burn. Add milk and whisk to combine. Add cream to desired consistency and simmer a few minutes. Taste and add seasoning accordingly, feeling free to add more milk to get desired consistency.