Cracker Barrel-Style Sawmill Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Cracker Barrel-Style Sawmill Gravy
Description
This Cracker Barrel-Style Sawmill Gravy starts with rendering bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet, forming the flavorful fat base. Flour is then cooked briefly in the fat until it smells like pie dough, developing a roux that thickens the gravy. Milk or heavy cream is gradually whisked in to create a creamy, smooth sauce. The gravy is seasoned with salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper, which adds a peppery warmth characteristic of this style.
The final gravy has a rich, velvety texture and balances savory bacon flavor with creaminess and pepper spice. It is classically served over warm biscuits, chicken-fried steak, or other Southern comfort dishes where a hearty, comforting sauce is desired.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Melt the bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- When it melts, add the flour and cook for approximately 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant like pie dough.
- Add the milk or heavy cream, and whisk until the gravy thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and serve with biscuits or chicken-fried steak.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 352mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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