Poverty Sop

Cuisine: American

Poverty Sop is a hearty, comforting gravy made from bacon drippings, flour, and milk, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Its rich, savory flavor makes it a perfect accompaniment for biscuits or other breads, ideal for a quick, budget-friendly meal that delivers satisfying warmth and taste.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup bacon drippings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown the flour with the bacon drippings until brown and thick.
  2. Add the salt and black pepper.
  3. Mix well and add milk, cooking and stirring until desired thickness.
  4. Sop with biscuits.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

386 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 11.9g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10129.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 520.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 27mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 53.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 226.5mg 17% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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