Bacon Gravy With Toasted Bacon

Ingredients

• bacon, sliced thin
• flour (for gravy)
• 1 cup sweet new milk
• pinch of black pepper

Method

1. 1 Slice bacon as thin as possible.
2. 2 For broiling: Place slices in a shallow tin and toast in a hot oven until dry and curled.
3. 3 For frying: Cook slices in a hot skillet, turning twice, until slightly browned.
4. 4 To make gravy: Thicken the rendered lard with flour, then stir in milk and pepper.