Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our cracked pepper gravy recipes, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any dish to new heights. Experience the perfect balance of bold peppercorns, rich savory notes, and a velvety smooth texture that coats every bite with sheer delight. Discover the versatility of this classic sauce, ranging from a traditional peppercorn sauce to a creamy mushroom variation and even a zesty lemon-herb twist. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression on your dinner guests with these exceptional cracked pepper gravy recipes.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CRACKED PEPPER GRAVY
A buddy e-mailed me this a while back, It's pretty dang good too. Cracked pepper is different from freshly ground pepper because the former is stronger in flavor and aroma. Grind them in a food processor or blender, only pulsing them once or twice just to crack them.
Provided by Iowahorse
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
- When the foam goes down, whisk in the flour.
- Continually whisk until the flour cooks, becoming a fragrant light brown.
- Slowly add the milk, continuing to whisk to keep lumps from forming.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer gravy for 10 minutes to cook and reduce.
- Serve hot.
CREAMY CRACKED PEPPER GRAVY
This gravy is awesome with deep fried chicken tenders, fried chicken livers (recipe posted) Also can be used as a breakfast gravy or to make sausage gravy just add cooked sausage and serve over a hot buttermilk biscuits!! Picture shown is the gravy being used as a dip for my chicken liver dinner tonight :)
Provided by Gina Davis
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter
- 2. Add flour and cook on medium low heat whisking or stirring for 5 or more minutes (this removes the raw taste from the flour). Don't brown the flour and butter this gravy is a white gravy.
- 3. Pour liquid into butter/flour mix and bump heat up to medium. Stir until thickened. Turn heat off and cover to keep warm and to avoid the gravy skim that forms on top if left uncovered. If this happens just add a few tablespoons of milk or water and whisk until smooth again :)
HOMEMADE GRAVY
Ina Garten's Homemade Gravy recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, gets its flavor from leftover turkey drippings and a touch of cognac.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories condiment
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan, cook the butter and onions over medium-low heat for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are lightly browned. Don't rush this step; it makes all the difference when the onions are well-cooked.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pan, whisk in, then add the salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot chicken stock mixture and Cognac, and cook uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add the wine and cream, if desired. Season, to taste, and serve.
CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH CRACKED-PEPPER GRAVY
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the flour spice by blending the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Set aside on a plate or waxed paper.
- Prepare the batter by mixing the eggs with a whisk, in a large bowl. Add the cream and beer. Whisk to blend. Set aside.
- In a deep, heavy skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- While the oil is heating, prepare the round steaks by dredging them in the flour spice, taking care to evenly coat the meat. Shake off any excess. Dip the meat into the batter, and then again in the flour spice, evenly coating the batter so it is dry on the outside.
- When the oil temperature reaches 350 degrees (when a drop of batter sizzles when dropped in it), gently slide one steak into the hot oil. Cook the steak about 5 minutes. Turn in the oil, taking care not to break the coating, and cook the meat 5 more minutes, or until the batter is nicely browned. Drain the cooked steak on paper towels. Repeat with the other steaks. Hold the cooked steaks in a 225-degree oven until all 4 are done.
- Pour Cracked Pepper Gravy over the steaks and serve.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. When the foam subsides, whisk in the flour. Continually whisk until the flour cooks, becoming a fragrant light brown. Slowly add the milk, continuing to whisk to keep lumps from forming. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gravy for 10 minutes to cook and reduce. Serve hot.
TEXAS CHICKEN FRIED STEAK 'N' GRAVY (SALLYE)
This is my take on a true Texas classic dish. Don't even think about your diet when you're enjoying this wonderful meal.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. CHICKEN FRIED STEAK: Place a piece of waxed paper large enough to hold all 4 pieces of steak on the counter. Place paper towels on baking sheet and set aside Preheat oven to 200-225º. Place flour,salt, pepper and paprika in ziplock bag. Seal and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix ingredients. Pour out into shallow mixing bowl. Place 2 eggs and milk in separate mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly to blend Place these two bowls side by side on counter
- 2. Dredge a piece of steak in flour mixture making sure meat is covered completely. Shake any excess flour off. Dip in egg mixture so that steak is covered completely Dip in flour again until steak is completely covered and dry on outside. Place coated steak on waxed paper. Continue these steps for each steak piece until all four are coated.
- 3. Heat cooking oil about 1-2" deep in cast iron or other heavy skillet until oil reaches 350º Cooking oil should cover the bottom half of steak while it is cooking. Put one piece of steak in oil and cook approximately 3 minutes per side until golden brown. NOTE: If you have a very large skillet, you can cook two at a time, but leave plenty of room between each piece. Remove to paper towel covered baking dish and store in preheated oven. Repeat these steps until all four pieces are fried. Leave in oven while you make the gravy.
- 4. MAKING THE GRAVY: Melt butter in another heavy skillet over medium low heat. When butter is no longer foaming, add flour, stirring continuously until a nice light brown roux is formed, Add salt and pepper and continue stirring while slowly adding milk. Stir vigorously to keep lumps from forming. Simmer for about 10 minutes until rich creamy gravy appears.
- 5. Remove steaks from oven onto serving dishes and cover with gravy. Serve immediately while still piping hot.
PRESSURE COOKING MARINARA SAUCE (SALLYE)
This is my normal marinara sauce with instructions adapted for a pressure cooker. I think you will find it a very tasty sauce for Italian dishes. Note: I usually cook a double or even triple batch at a time. It freezes nicely.
Provided by sallye bates
Categories Other Sauces
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. PREPARATION: Measure all spices and mix together in bowl and set aside. You will be adding them all at once Grate carrot (or use 1/2 cup prepackaged matchsticks) Peel onion and cut into quarters; place in food processor bowl Cut bell pepper into quarters and remove core, seeds and veins; place in food processor with onions Pulse until finely chopped Peel garlic cloves and mash with mortar & pestle (or the flat of a heavy knife) Measure chicken broth and set aside Open tomato and sauce cans and set aside Place all of these within easy reach> I line mine up in the order they will be added to mix
- 2. Place pressure cooker on stove top set to medium high heat. Add oil. When oil starts to shimmer, add onion, pepper and carrots. Saute for 3 minutes. Then add garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute Stir with wooden spoon frequently to avoid burning. Stir in spices (except bay leaf) and mix into vegetables with wooden spoon Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and chicken broth to pot Add bay leaf Stir well with wooden spoon to blend and deglaze bottom of pot
- 3. Place lid on pot and lock in place Bring pressure cooker to low pressure Maintain for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure and remove lid Give sauce a good stir with wooden spoon.
- 4. It's ready!
BLACK PEPPER GRAVY
A creamy and peppery white gravy that will sure to please everyone! This goes great on fries, mashed potatoes, and meats! If you are wary of adding all of the pepper, add a teaspoon at a time and taste. I like mine really peppery, so I always use the 2 tablespoons. My mother doesn't like it so peppery, so she tends to use 1 or 1 1/2 tablespoons. The best part about this recipe is that you can adjust the spice to your liking!
Provided by Miss B
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Vegetarian Gravy Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour milk into a microwave-safe container and heat in a microwave oven until warm, about 2 minutes.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and continue cooking until the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. Pour milk into the saucepan slowly while whisking. Cook and whisk until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Continue whisking until the gravy comes to a boil, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
DAN'S FALLIN' APART PORK POT ROAST WITH CRACKED PEPPER GRAVY
Savory pork roast, first seared in roasted shallots and garlic, then roasted with veggies until it falls apart. Finish it off by serving it with some cracked pepper gravy. For additional flavor, add sauteed portobello or cremini mushrooms and sauteed chopped scallions.
Provided by dsowonikjr
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a mortar, smash together 1/4 cup of garlic powder, 1/4 cup of onion powder, the crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of cracked black pepper until the mixture forms a fine powder. Place the spice mix into a large shallow bowl.
- Inject the pork roast all over with the Creole marinade; blot moisture from the outside of the roast. Rub the spice mix all over the pork roast to thoroughly coat. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the shallots and elephant garlic until the garlic becomes lightly golden brown. Sear the coated pork roast in the hot butter on all sides until the spice coating is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place the roast into a roasting pan or Dutch oven with the fat side up; scrape up the butter, cooked shallots and garlic, and sprinkle around the roast. Arrange the sweet onions, red potatoes, carrots, and celery pieces around the roast. Mix 1 cup of water with the remaining spice rub, and pour evenly over roast.
- Cover the roasting pan with a lid, and cook in the preheated oven until the meat is very tender, 3 3/4 to 4 hours.
- Remove the roast and set aside on a serving platter; surround the meat with the cooked vegetables. Whisk 1 tablespoon of cracked black pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, and the brown gravy mix together with 2 cups of water in a bowl, and whisk the mixture into the liquid left in the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and cook, whisking constantly, until the gravy has come to a boil and has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve alongside the roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 2025.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CRACKED PEPPER SALAD DRESSING
The pepper is bold but not too sharp in this creamy dressing that will complement your favorite salad ingredients. It's easy to mix up and great to have on hand.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CRACKED-PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, pepper and salt and cook, stirring often, until the shallots are lightly caramelized, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the demi-glace and vinegar and cook for 3 minutes, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the cream and butter and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley and serve immediately. The sauce is good with beef, veal or chicken.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 431, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 678 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Freshly cracked black pepper is essential for the best flavor. Use a pepper mill or mortar and pestle to grind the peppercorns just before using.
- Use a good quality beef broth. A homemade broth will give the gravy the best flavor, but a store-bought broth can also be used.
- Brown the beef well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the gravy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the beef. This will prevent the meat from cooking evenly.
- Cook the gravy over medium heat, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the gravy from burning.
- Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add a touch of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve the gravy hot over your favorite dishes, such as steak, pork chops, or chicken.
Conclusion:
Cracked pepper gravy is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect cracked pepper gravy that will be sure to impress your family and friends.
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