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                        BLACK PEPPER CREAM GRAVY

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Condiments                       Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       tb           Butter or bacon fat
  2       tb           Flour
  2       c            Milk
  2       tb           Heavy cream (whipping)
  1       t            Salt
    3/4   ts           Black peppercorns, freshly
                       -cracked

 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the
 butter/bacon fat. Whisk in the flour.  Saute the flour
 until lightly browned.  Remove pan from the heat.
 Pour the milk into the pan in a steady stream,
 whisking constantly. Return pan to the heat.  Whisk
 until the gravy thickens. Whisk in the cream, salt,
 and pepper. Keep warm until needed.

 Recipe:  Chef Robert Del Grande of the Rio Ranch
 restaurant, 9999 Westheimer, Houston, Texas



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