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Classic Southern Sausage Gravy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Few dishes transport me quite like a bubbling skillet of sausage gravy. The sizzle of sausage, the heft of a cast-iron pan, and the smell of biscuits rising in the oven\u2014it\u2019s the kind of morning wrapped in comfort. This Southern staple isn\u2019t just for lazy weekends; it\u2019s for any day you need a little warmth served hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My first taste of sausage gravy came from my grandmother\u2019s kitchen. She never measured, never needed a recipe\u2014just instinct and love. Her gravy was rich, peppery, and poured like velvet over biscuits so tender they barely held together. Years later, I found Ree Drummond\u2019s Pioneer Woman<\/em> version and smiled. It captured that same old-fashioned soul, with a simplicity perfect for everyday cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddc2 Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ingredient<\/th>Amount<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Breakfast sausage<\/td>1 lb \/ 450 g<\/td>Mild or spicy, depending on your taste<\/td><\/tr>
All-purpose flour<\/td>\u00bc cup \/ 30 g<\/td>Thickens the gravy<\/td><\/tr>
Whole milk (warm)<\/td>3 cups \/ 720 ml<\/td>Adds creaminess and body<\/td><\/tr>
Salt<\/td>\u00bd tsp<\/td>Adjust to taste<\/td><\/tr>
Black pepper (freshly ground)<\/td>\u00bd tsp<\/td>Adjust to taste<\/td><\/tr>
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)<\/td>\u00bc tsp<\/td>For a touch of heat<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Brown the sausage<\/strong>
    In a large skillet (cast iron if you have one), cook the sausage over medium heat. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and let it brown evenly\u2014the rendered fat is key for flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make the roux<\/strong>
    Sprinkle the flour directly over the cooked sausage. Stir until it absorbs the fat and coats the meat evenly. Cook for 1\u20132 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Add the milk<\/strong>
    Slowly pour in the warm milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until smooth and starting to thicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Season generously<\/strong>
    Add salt and black pepper to taste. For a hint of spice, stir in crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Simmer to perfection<\/strong>
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 5\u20137 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy is thick and creamy but still pourable. If it gets too thick, add a splash of milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Serve hot<\/strong>
    Spoon the gravy over warm, flaky biscuits and finish with a sprinkle of cracked black pepper for that classic diner touch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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