Brunswick Stew

 Fall is probably one of my most favorite season.  It is is especially important to me because it brings back the memories of when my late  mother and I  made Brunswick stew together.  We would grind fresh meat.  I would shucks homegrown corn to go in it.  We would laugh and talk about her childhood memories of  her mother, father, and brothers and sisters. making Brunswick stew was one of the best time for the entire family.




Brunswick Stew

Mama's Homemade Gravy

My Mama’s Homemade Gravy This is one of the most basic gravies that pretty much  anyone can make. This is the perfect brown gravy but depending on the type of meat that you cook and the drippings from them, you can have beef or chicken-flavored gravy. Ingredients: 1/4 cup  all-purpose flour.  If you do not have any flour, then cornstarch will make a  nice substitute. 2-3 tablespoons of your meat dripping.  This  would be the residue leftover  from any meat that you cook. If there is too much grease leftover, then you can strain it. Salt and pepper  season to taste Any herbs of your choice preferably basil and oregano. They can be dried or fresh. Water or milk.  Milk makes a much creamier gravy.  Also you can use cooking wine like red or white wines.  Both add a little kick to your gravy!!!!   Directions: In a small saucepan place the meat dripping in milk or water.  Bring the mixture to a high boil.  Once it gets boiling, then lower the liquid.  While this is happening, make a paste with the flour, salt, pepper, and the herbs and any of the broths (see below) in a separate bowl.   Combine all of these ingredients and add them to your saucepan mixture. This will slow down down the boiling process so allow all of the combined ingredients to return to a high boil.  During the boiling, add the remaining ingredient of  cooking wine 1/2 cup.  Reduce to low and let simmer for 20 -30 minutes. This will be the creamiest gravy that you have ever had.  Also to keep it from clumping, lightly whisk it repeatedly.  If you want a beef or chicken flavored gravy add a can of beef or chicken broth.