simple cream gravy?

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8. I save filtered meat fat when cooking

and put it into labled small jars in the frieezer..you know, chicken fat, beef fat, pork fat...
it takes about 2 tablespoons of fat to make a decent gravy for 2, so the frozen stuff lasts a long time.
And use half and half for the milk, for a richer flavor ( but half and half seems to go sour if you freeze it).
You can add beef or chicken broth to the gravy for a stronger flavor if you like..I usually add one teas. of Better Than Boullion stock, the chicken version is really tasty.