Red- and Black-Eyed Gravies
Red- and black-eyed gravies are a staple in this house.
Servings 8 ounces
Calories 30kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For red-eye gravy
- 1 slice thick-cut smoked bacon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- Kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
For black-eye gravy, add
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha
Instructions
For the red-eye gravy
- Place the bacon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until nearly done. Remove the bacon for other purposes but keep the fat.
- Whisk in the flour until starting to bubble.
- Add the coffee and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the butter and bouillon and stir until the butter has melted and the bouillon has dissolved.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let simmer until the desired thickness is achieved.
For the black-eye gravy
- Add Sriracha to red-eye gravy before seasoning with salt and pepper.
Notes
You can substitute your favorite hot sauce for the Sriracha.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg