what is gravy
Gravy is a sauce, made often from the juices that run naturally during cooking and often thickened with wheat flour or cornstarch for added texture. In North America the term can refer to a wider variety of sauces. Red-eye gravy is a gravy made from the drippings of ham fried in a skillet/frying pan. 2  The pan is deglazed with coffee, and uses no thickening agent. 3  This gravy is a staple of Southern U.S. cuisine and is usually served over ham, grits or biscuits.