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Sausage Gravy

Source of Recipe


From "The Blue Willow Inn: Bible of Southern Cooking"



List of Ingredients



• 8 ounces pork sausage
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 2-1/3 cups milk
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  






Instructions



1. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the sausage, stirring, until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove the sausage. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
   
   
2. Whisk the flour into the hot drippings until it is smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the sausage, salt, and pepper. Serve over buttermilk biscuits or grits.
   
   Yield: 2 cups
   
   






Final Comments


This gravy is "to die for."