Learn how to make smooth, flavorful ham gravy with real ham drippings, butter, flour, and simple ingredients. Perfect for baked ham, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and holiday dinners.
Quick Answer: How Do You Make Ham Gravy?
Ham gravy is made by whisking flour into melted butter to create a roux, then slowly adding warm ham drippings until smooth and thick.
Use broth or water if you do not have enough drippings. Simmer for a few minutes, season carefully, and serve hot over ham, mashed potatoes, biscuits, or vegetables.
Recipe Overview
Prep
5 Minutes
Cook
8–10 Minutes
Total
13–15 Minutes
Servings
8 People
Yield
2 Cups
Level
Beginner
Why This Ham Gravy Recipe Works
This recipe works because it starts with a classic roux, a cooked mixture of fat and flour that creates a smooth and stable gravy base.
The deep flavor comes from ham drippings, which contain juices, rendered fat, browned bits, smoke, salt, and glaze flavors from the baked ham.
Chef Tip:
The easiest ratio to remember is:
3 tablespoons butter + 3 tablespoons flour + 2 cups liquid
3 tablespoons butter + 3 tablespoons flour + 2 cups liquid
Basic Ham Gravy Ratio
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butter | 3 tablespoons |
| Flour | 3 tablespoons |
| Ham drippings or broth | 2 cups |
