Sausage Gravy I

My mother learned how to make this while we lived in Nashville many years ago, and it is now a family favorite. Good old-fashioned sausage gravy. It's her most requested recipe from family and friends alike. Serve over biscuits or toast.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground pork sausage
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

Step 2

Mix bacon grease into the sausage drippings. Reduce heat to medium, combine with flour, and stir constantly until mixture just turns golden brown.

Step 3

Gradually whisk milk into skillet. When the mixture is smooth, thickened, and begins to bubble, return the sausage to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.