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Sausage crumbles in creamy Southern sawmill gravy

Southern Gravy Recipe

Olivia Reid
Creamy, savory gravy made with bacon grease or butter, perfect for biscuits and fried chicken
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course gravy, sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup bacon grease or butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the roux: Melt fat in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  • Add milk: Gradually pour in milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  • Simmer: Cook for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Season with pepper and salt.
  • Serve: Pour over biscuits, fried chicken, or mashed potatoes.
Keyword gravy, Southern Gravy Recipe