Sausage Gravy

Name: Sausage Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2.5 cups whole milk; 1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

A rich and creamy Southern style gravy made with seasoned pork sausage, pan drippings, flour, and whole milk.

20 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

Southern AmericanBreakfastStovetopStandardLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2.5 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb bulk pork breakfast sausage.
2

Cook the meat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
3

Sprinkle 1/4 cup all-purpose flour over the cooked meat and rendered fat, then stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
4

Gradually pour in 2.5 cups whole milk while stirring continuously to dissolve any flour lumps.
5

Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper before serving hot.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Sausage Gravy reach?

For Sausage Gravy, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I make Sausage Gravy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sausage Gravy is 2.5 cups whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Sausage Gravy gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sausage Gravy is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Sausage Gravy?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 12 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sausage Gravy keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sausage Gravy within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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