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Sausage Gravy Recipe

Gather the family around the breakfast table with these homemade biscuits and gravy. A savory, freshly seasoned sausage gravy recipe with ground pork.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk (warmed)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch* (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons water* (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cook the ground pork in a skillet over medium-heat.
  2. As the pork browns, add the ginger, sage, salt and pepper.
  3. Once the pork is crumbled and browned, remove it from the skillet to a bowl and set aside.
  4. You'll needs about 3 tablespoons of fat in the skillet after you cook the meat. If your pork is lean, you may need to add tablespoons of butter to equal about 3 tablespoons total of fat.
  5. In the skillet over medium heat, add flour to drippings/butter and mix it well. 
  6. Slowly add the warm milk, whisking constantly until the gravy starts to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.**
  7. Add the sausage back into the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sausage gravy simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring often.
  8. Serve warm over hot biscuits. 

Notes

  • *If the gravy is not getting as thick as you'd like, whisk together two teaspoons of cornstarch and two teaspoons of water in a small cup. Drizzle the mixture into the gravy and stir. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the gravy has thickened.
  • **The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 4 cups of gravy, with 1 serving being 1/2 cup of gravy. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 553mg (23%) Potassium 369mg (11%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 310IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 553mg 23%
Potassium 369mg 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 310IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.