Best 7 Saw Mill Gravy Pepper Gravy Recipes

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If you are looking for a classic and flavorful dish, Sawmill Gravy (also known as Pepper Gravy) is an ideal choice. This hearty and savory gravy is made with a combination of simple ingredients and is a staple in many Southern kitchens. The name "Sawmill Gravy" comes from its origins, as it was a popular dish among sawmill workers who needed a quick and filling meal.

This sawmill gravy is a versatile dish that can be served with various sides, making it a perfect addition to your dinner table. From mashed potatoes to rice, biscuits, or fried chicken, the rich and peppery flavor of the gravy will elevate any dish. Additionally, the article provides two variations of the recipe: The Original Sawmill Gravy and the Kicked-Up Sawmill Gravy, each offering a unique twist on the classic. These variations cater to different taste preferences, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this comforting dish. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delicious and satisfying gravy.

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SAWMILL GRAVY WITHOUT SAUSAGE



Sawmill Gravy without Sausage image

Great Southern white gravy. Pepper and sage are prominent flavors in this gravy.

Provided by Corey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon rubbed sage
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 4-quart pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until a paste forms. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is a light golden color, 5 to 10 minutes. Add milk, whisking vigorously. Season with pepper, salt, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until thickened but not boiling, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SAWMILL GRAVY



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups gravy

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound bulk breakfast sausage
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a cast iron skillet. When done, remove sausage from pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Whisk flour into the fat and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in milk a little at a time. Return to medium-high heat and stir occasionally while the gravy comes to a simmer and thickens. (Be sure to scrape up any brown bits that might be stuck to the bottom of the pan, that's where the flavor is.) Check seasoning, add crumbled sausage and serve over toast or biscuits.

SAW MILL GRAVY ( PEPPER GRAVY)



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This is southern Saw Mill gravy also called pepper gravy. For breakfast I add 1/2 lb. cooked sausage to it and serve it over biscuits. It is hard for me to make alittle of anything so refrigerate or freeze leftovers or cut recipe in half! You may need to add more milk if it is saved and reheated as it will thicken somewhat.

Provided by Millie Johnson

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 c oil, veg. or canola
3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. In medium to large pot add oil,flour,salt, and pepper. Heat on medium for 2 1/2 minutes stirring constantly. Do not let it brown! This is a light roux.
  • 2. Pour milk in all at once, whisking as you do so. You can turn the heat up some but beware of scorching. Stir constantly. Bring to full boil. Add alittle more milk if it is too thick for your liking.
  • 3. For sausage gravy add in 1/2 lb. crumbled, fully cooked sausage.

COUNTRY GRAVY



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Country gravy, also called sawmill gravy or white gravy, is a staple of hearty Southern cooking. It can be used as a creamy blanket for chicken fried steak or to accompany a plate of freshly baked biscuits at breakfast time. This recipe is a down-home classic that takes just 15 minutes to pull together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • After removing cooked meat from skillet or pan, add oil to drippings in skillet. Stir in flour, scraping up brown particles. Cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is light golden brown.
  • Stir in milk. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is boiling and thickened. If gravy is too thick, stir in more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHERN-STYLE SAWMILL SAUSAGE GRAVY



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A rich and flavorful Southern-style sawmill gravy with Jimmy Dean® sausage. Serve hot over split biscuits.

Provided by Jessica Lawson

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Sausage
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
3 ½ cups whole milk, or more as needed
salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
2 dashes hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Add sausage to a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir with a spatula, breaking apart the sausage until cooked and starting to crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add butter, onion powder, and garlic powder; stir until butter is melted.
  • Sprinkle flour over sausage and butter and stir until combined. Reduce heat slightly and cook until thick, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until stock is absorbed and mixture is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in milk until gravy is hot and bubbly.
  • Season to taste with salt and lots of freshly cracked pepper. If gravy becomes too thick, thin out with more milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MOM'S COUNTRY GRAVY



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This is my mother's recipe I grew up with. It is very tasty and is great with biscuits and sausage.

Provided by Nancy Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Vegetarian Gravy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in milk so that no lumps form, and continue cooking and stirring until thickened. If the gravy becomes too thick, you may thin it with a little more milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 454.7 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

KITTENCAL'S SAUSAGE SAWMILL GRAVY (WITH BISCUITS)



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Comfort food at it's best, this is a family favorite that goes back years! --- Jimmy Dean has a wonderful bulk sausage roll that will work great for this recipe, you may adjust the pepper flakes to suit heat level, my family likes extreme heat so I use 2 heaping teaspoons or you may use spicy sausage meat --- serve this over biscuits, I also like to serve it over mashed potatoes or fries :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2-3/4 lb bulk pork sausage (can use sausages with casings removed, or turkey sausages)
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour (for a thicker gravy increase slightly)
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups milk
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1/2 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
8 prepared biscuits (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage meat with onion (if using) in a large skillet over medium heat until sausage meat no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Add in crushed red pepper flakes and cook stirring until the meat is lightly browned (about 12-15 minutes, the meat must be browned).
  • Stir in 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoon flour into the skillet and mix until dissolved with the meat (about 2 minutes).
  • Add in the cream and Worcestershire sauce; cook over medium-low heat until thickened and bubbly (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in salt and ground black pepper.
  • Serve over biscuits.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a savory umami flavor.
  • If you like it spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce.
  • For a thicker gravy, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Serve the gravy over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or your favorite comfort food.

Conclusion:

Sawmill gravy is a simple but delicious dish that can be easily made at home. With just a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful gravy that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it over biscuits, mashed potatoes, or your favorite comfort food, sawmill gravy is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sawmill gravy a try. You won't be disappointed!

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