Description
This Easy Sausage Gravy recipe is a classic Southern comfort food staple made with browned ground pork sausage, rich milk, and a silky flour roux. Perfect for serving over warm biscuits, this hearty and flavorful gravy comes together quickly in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
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 cook the ground pork sausage thoroughly, making sure to brown the meat well without draining the grease. This browning step is crucial to develop flavor.
- Add the flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the browned sausage. Stir constantly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste and form a roux-like base.
- Add the milk gradually: Slowly pour in the milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue stirring frequently as the gravy thickens. Use about 2 cups of milk for thicker gravy or up to 2 1/2 cups for a thinner consistency.
- Season and serve: Add salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Once the gravy reaches your preferred thickness, remove from heat and serve immediately over warm biscuits or your favorite breakfast items.
Notes
- For a spicier gravy, use hot breakfast sausage.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a little more milk to thin it out.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor impact.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste and texture as gravy thickens upon standing.
- Biscuits or toast are ideal bases to enjoy this sausage gravy.
