Dark Brown Roux Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons fat
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup stock or water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Place 4 tablespoons of fat in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. 2 Add 3 tablespoons of flour and stir constantly until the mixture turns a very dark brown color.
3. 3 Gradually whisk in 1 cup of stock or water until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
4. 4 Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.