There are times you need gravy for a dish, but you don't have anything roasting in the oven that will provide the drippings. Or, perhaps you are planning a large meal or holiday gatherings and would like to make the gravy ahead, instead of having to whip it together right before you all sit down to eat. But since a traditional gravy requires the drippings from a turkey, chicken, or beef roast, it seems impossible to put together without this essential ingredient. Luckily, you can make gravy using lard, oil, or bacon grease and flour as the base. Will it be as good as gravy made with the flavorful drippings from roasted meat or chicken? Possibly not. But it will still be delicious
