Ham Gravy
Sure, you possibly can remodel your ham drippings right into a creamy, savory Ham Gravy! Your vacation dinners won’t ever be the identical when you uncover the deliciousness and ease of this ham gravy recipe.

The flavour of ham, in handy gravy type.

Liquid ham?
Okay, scrap that—it could not be the perfect descriptor for ham gravy. However there’s no denying that ham is delectable, and now you possibly can benefit from its yummy juices. Pour it in your vacation ham or biscuits, or use it any approach you’d use Turkey Gravy.
- While you’re making Crockpot Mashed Potatoes or On the spot Pot Mashed Potatoes for a vacation dinner, however your important dish is ham, you may have an issue: what’s going to you do for the gravy whenever you don’t have a turkey?! Ham gravy is the answer. It’s superior on mashed potatoes!
- If you happen to love the creamy white gravy spooned over biscuits for breakfast within the South, then you definately’ll recognize this ham gravy too. It’s so comparable you could use it to make biscuits and gravy—perhaps with my selfmade Drop Biscuits.
- Whereas making gravy generally is a nail-biter—will it’s lumpy? will it’s bland and watery, or glue-y and salty?—this fast, simple recipe is a cinch if you happen to comply with the information under. In simply 5-minutes, you possibly can have the perfect ham gravy.
5 Star Evaluation
“I had by no means even heard of ham gravy however I’m so glad I attempted it! Even simpler than turkey gravy and so creamy and yummy.”
— Erin —

Key Components
You’ll discover the total checklist of elements within the recipe card under, however listed below are some notes to remember.
- Ham Drippings. I take advantage of the liquid left on the backside of the gradual cooker after making Crockpot Ham with Brown Sugar Ham Glaze. If you happen to’re brief, add milk to make up the distinction.
- Unsalted Butter. That is vital! Ham is brined, so the dripping will already be salty. You don’t need to add salted butter on prime of that.
- All-Objective Flour. I favor utilizing flour to cornstarch in gravy.
- Half-and-Half. For a wealthy, creamy ham gravy.
- Floor Black Pepper. White gravy advantages from the addition of coarse black pepper, each visually and in its taste.
Easy methods to Make Ham Gravy




Make a Roux. Soften the butter over medium-low warmth; sprinkle within the flour and whisk. The flour ought to flip golden brown earlier than you begin whisking within the ham drippings. If you happen to add the drippings any sooner, your gravy may have an disagreeable uncooked flour style.
Add the Drippings. Slowly pour within the ham drippings, whisking always. If you happen to dump the entire liquid in directly, or too rapidly, the roux gained’t incorporate easily.
Simmer. Proceed to whisk whereas the gravy simmers. Let it proceed simmering till it thickens a bit.
Add the Creamy Issue. Stir within the half-and-half and pepper, then season to style. ENJOY!

What to Serve with Ham Gravy
- Pork. Along with your vacation ham, you can also make this ham gravy to serve with Baked Pork Tenderloin, On the spot Pot Pork Tenderloin, or Crockpot Pork Roast.
- Potatoes. Ladle the gravy over Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Potatoes, or Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes.
- Different Vacation Favorites. Serve ham gravy as a part of a whole vacation unfold alongside classics like Cranberry Orange Relish, Cornbread Stuffing, and Crockpot Inexperienced Bean Casserole.

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Components
- 1 ¼ cups ham drippings use as a lot as you may have; if you happen to’re brief, add milk to make up the distinction
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour use 1:1 GF AP flour substitute to make gluten free
- ¼ cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon coarse floor black pepper
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, soften the butter over medium-low warmth. Sprinkle the flour excessive. Prepare dinner, whisking repeatedly, for 1 full minute. The flour ought to flip evenly golden.
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Progressively pour within the ham drippings, whisking your complete time in order that no lumps type. Carry to a simmer and proceed whisking, till the gravy thickens to your liking, about 2 to three minutes.
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Stir within the half and half and pepper. Fastidiously style and alter seasoning as desired. Get pleasure from sizzling with ham, biscuits, and the rest you want.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover ham gravy in an hermetic storage container for as much as 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Heat leftovers in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low warmth, stirring continuously; don’t let it come to a boil. You can even reheat ham gravy within the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an hermetic container or freezer bag for as much as 3 months. Thaw in a single day within the fridge, then reheat in line with the directions above.