Description
This Easy Sausage Gravy recipe is a classic Southern breakfast staple featuring savory browned pork sausage simmered in a creamy flour-based gravy. Perfectly seasoned with salt and lots of black pepper, this hearty gravy is ideal served over freshly baked biscuits for a comforting morning meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk ground pork breakfast sausage (mild or hot)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the sausage. It’s important to let the sausage brown well to develop flavor. Do not drain the grease.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the browned sausage and stir continuously. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and create a roux.
- Add Milk and Simmer: Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly to combine. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring frequently until the gravy thickens. Use about 2 cups of milk for thicker gravy, or more for thinner consistency. Season with salt and generous amounts of black pepper to taste.
- Serve Immediately: Once the gravy has thickened and seasoning is adjusted, serve hot over freshly baked biscuits or your preferred base.
Notes
- Use bulk breakfast sausage for authentic flavor; both mild and hot varieties work well.
- Do not drain the fat from the sausage as it adds richness to the gravy.
- Adjust milk quantity for desired gravy thickness.
- Generous black pepper is traditional and enhances the flavor.
- Serve over warm biscuits for a classic Southern breakfast experience.
