Old-Fashioned Sausage Gravy

Old-Fashioned Sausage Gravy
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.5K

A comforting, creamy sausage gravy, reminiscent of Southern breakfasts. Perfect spooned over warm biscuits or crispy toast, this gravy is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with its rich, savory flavors.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Cholesterol
    46 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    562 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 7 mins In a large skillet, cook the ground pork sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Reduce the heat to medium. Add the bacon grease (or butter) to the skillet with the sausage drippings. Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly to create a roux. Continue to cook, stirring, until the roux turns a light golden brown color, about 5 minutes. This step is crucial for flavor development.

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually whisk in the warmed milk, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. This prevents lumps from forming. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.

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04 Step

Recipe View 13 mins Bring the gravy to a simmer, then return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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05 Step

Recipe View Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, about 10-15 minutes. Be patient; the gravy will thicken as it simmers.

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06 Step

Recipe View Serve hot over freshly baked biscuits, toast, or even mashed potatoes.

For a spicier gravy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the sausage.
If the gravy becomes too thick, add a little more milk to reach your desired consistency.
For a richer flavor, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
Make sure the roux is properly browned. This step adds a nutty flavor to the gravy.
Warm the milk before adding it to the roux to avoid lumps.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 498 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Adrienne Rice

    This gravy is amazing! So easy to make and tastes just like my grandma's.

  • Andreane Swaniawski

    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing.

  • Stacey Gislason

    I added a little sage to the sausage while it was cooking, and it gave the gravy a wonderful flavor.

  • Fritz Daniel

    I've tried other sausage gravy recipes, but this one is the best. The browned roux makes all the difference.

  • Lina Rau

    My family devoured this. I used butter instead of bacon grease, and it was still delicious.

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