Country Bacon Gravy

Name: Country Bacon Gravy
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup bacon drippings; 1 cup ap flour; 3 cups heavy cream; 2 cups water; kosher salt to taste; 1 tbs black pepper; crumbled bacon (optional)

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup bacon drippings
1 cup ap flour
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups water
kosher salt to taste
1 tbs black pepper
crumbled bacon (optional)

Using a medium sauce pan add the bacon drippings.
Once heated add the garlic and stir for about 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Add the flour and using a balloon whisk combine with the bacon drippings.
Using medium heat whisk until combined and smooth. About 4-5 minutes.
Add the cream and water and stir until a smooth gravy forms.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add crumbled bacon if desired.