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Homemade Pepper Gravy Mix

A quick and easy homemade pepper gravy mix for flavorful and creamy white gravy that can be stored for future use.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gravy Mix Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered milk or dry milk powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for extra smoothness
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance the salt and heat
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried thyme optional
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
  • 1/3 cup gravy mix
  • 2 cups water or milk

Method
 

Preparation of Gravy Mix
  1. In a large bowl, whisk the powdered milk, flour, and cornstarch until completely combined.
  2. Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, and any optional spices.
  3. Finish with the black pepper and white pepper, ensuring a mix of pepper sizes by cracking some coarsely and grinding some finely.
  4. Stir until the color looks speckled and consistent.
Cooking the Gravy
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle in 1/3 cup of your mix and whisk for 30 seconds to hydrate the flour.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of water or milk and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. If you'd like it thicker, simmer for 1 more minute; if it gets too thick, add more milk or water.
  5. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.

Notes

For storage, keep the gravy mix in a sealed jar in a cool, dark cupboard for up to 6 months. Whisk before each use to re-distribute the spices. Leftover gravy can be reheated on the stovetop with a splash of milk or water.