Silky smooth with a delicate bite of pepper, Southern White Pepper Gravy goes on biscuits, grits, fried chicken, you name it! Southern white pepper gravy is the perfect complement to any Southern ...

Bacon Grease - If you don't keep bacon grease in the fridge you can also use fresh bacon grease. The amount of bacon you need to cook to get a 1/4 cup of grease will depend on how fatty the bacon is.

Ingredients: For the Brine: 8 fresh bay leaves; 2 ½ quarts buttermilk ; ½ cup granulated sugar ; ½ cup coarse sea salt ; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, toasted and ground (see Tip) ...

Instructions: Step 1: Pour off all but 7 or so tablespoons turkey fat from the roasting pan, and set the pan on the stovetop over medium heat.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the brandy (if using), 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper. Taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Keep the gravy warm until ready to serve.

Add the cream, pepper, and wine. Bring to a boil, and whisk constantly until the gravy has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season to taste with salt; it may need up to 1 teaspoon.