Cracked Pepper Gravy

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A buddy e-mailed me this a while back, it's pretty dang good too. Cracked pepper is different from freshly ground pepper because the former is stronger in flavor and aroma. Grind them in a food processor or blender, only pulsing them once or twice just to crack them.

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Steps

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Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.

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When the foam goes down , whisk in the flour.

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Continually whisk until the flour cooks , becoming a fragrant light brown.

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Slowly add the milk , continuing to whisk to keep lumps from forming.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Simmer gravy for 10 minutes to cook and reduce.

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Serve hot.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, flour, milk, kosher salt, cracked pepper