Country Gravy Recipe (for biscuits)

A classic white sausage gravy predominantly found in the southern United States.
Served over light fluffy biscuits for a hearty, savory, and filling meal any
time of the day.

Servings: 16 servings

Author: Chef Ryan Callahan

Cook Time
30 minutes

Total Time
30 minutes

Course:

Breakfast

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

🧂 Ingredients

4 ounces american breakfast pork sausage
1 quart whole milk
2 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tsp kosher salt

or coarse ground sea salt
2 tsp black pepper

ground
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar

granulated
1/2 tsp sage

ground or rubbed

Instructions

1 Pre-heat a large high sided sauté pan over medium heat.
2 Add sausage and cook in pan until sausage is dark brown and fat has been
released from the sausage.
3 Add flour and rapidly stir to allow flour to adhere to the fat and sausage.
4 Allow to cook for 2 minutes, stirring vigorously to form a brown roux.
5 Add flavor balancers and aromatics.
6 Sauté for 30 seconds.
7 Add milk and bring to a simmer.
8 Stir frequently to prevent burning.
9 When gravy has thickened, remove from heat and serve immediately.