5 from 72 votes
Cracker Barrel-Style Sawmill Gravy
Cracker Barrel-Style Sawmill Gravy is a creamy, savory gravy made by cooking flour in bacon grease before whisking in milk or heavy cream. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this gravy is thickened gently on the stovetop and traditionally served with biscuits or chicken-fried steak for a hearty accompaniment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
219 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% 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.