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This is an easy recipe for an old Southern classic. The ultimate comfort food, this creamy, hearty, sausage gravy is a perfect start to any day.
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Creamy white, sausage gravy was a delicacy that I did not discover until I moved South. I have to admit that when the first biscuit slathered with sausage gravy was placed in front of me, I was less than impressed. It isn’t a pretty dish and I had no idea what to expect.
Then, I took that first magical bite. Warm and creamy, peppery and hearty, I was in love immediately and set forth to figure out the recipe.
What I discovered is that there are a lot of recipes out there and basically, they are all pretty similar. A few delicious ingredients and a simple cooking process make for an easy, quick breakfast or brunch dish. Yep, I love the South!
The best thing is that this recipe is only 3 steps”
- Brown the sausage.
- Stir in the flour and make a roux.
- Whisk in the milk, thicken, and serve.
TIPS FOR MAKING CLASSIC SAUSAGE GRAVY
- Use a potato masher to break the sausage into small pieces,
- For the best flavor, brown the sausage in the skillet until you reach a deep brown caramelized flavor.
- Keep the fat from the sausage. Most sausage these days are leaner than our mom’s and grandmother’s used. Add a bit of butter, bacon fat or oil to the pan to make a rich roux.
- Use a well-seasoned sausage or add your own seasonings – salt, pepper, thyme, seasoned salt, or Old Bay seasoning.
- Make a richer gravy by using part half and half or heavy cream.
CLASSIC SAUSAGE GRAVY
Description
A creamy, white, gravy that is rich, meaty, and hearty. Sometimes called Sawmill Gravy, it is a bite of Southern heaven.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons butter or bacon fat (or a combo of both)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt or Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat into tiny pieces and they are no longer pink.
- Add the butter and garlic to the pan and stir it around until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and stir for 2 minutes.
- Whisking constantly, slowly pour the milk over the sausage and flour. Whisk until the milk is incorporated into the meat.
- Whisk in the seasonings. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm over biscuits, scrambled eggs, potatoes, or grits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 6
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