My daddy (Yes, in Texas, it’s perfectly acceptable to call your father “daddy” at any age.) was an excellent cook, especially when it came to breakfast, and he never measured a thing. His specialty was something he called “80-weight gravy,” and I figured you should know about it in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The 80-weight is in reference to motor oil, so that gives you a pretty good idea of its consistency. A good pan of this stuff is medium brown from the bacon grease it’s based on, and is very slow to pour out if you tip over the skillet.
Oh, and that skillet’s most definitely cast iron because no self-respecting Texan’s kitchen is without one.
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November 20 − 26 is National Game and Puzzle Week so take a few minutes over the holiday to play with your family. Believe me, they’ll remember whooping you in Pictionary way longer than they’ll remember you slaving away in the kitchen!
