Classic Homemade Sawmill Gravy for Biscuits
Make a rich, comforting sausage gravy from scratch using simple pantry staples for a traditional Southern breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup pork sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Scoop out most of the rendered sausage fat, leaving about 1/4 cup of fat in the skillet.
- Return the skillet to medium-low heat. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and fat. Stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, creating a roux.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 to 8 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the gravy from the heat. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately over warm buttermilk biscuits for a comfort food breakfast.
Notes
- If the gravy becomes too thick upon standing, stir in a splash of extra milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the salt and pepper.
- This recipe works well as an easy gravy from scratch for biscuits and gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 25