Best 3 Wiener Gravy Recipes

In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes evoke the essence of comfort and nostalgia like the iconic Wiener gravy. Originating from the heart of the American South, this versatile sauce has become a beloved staple, gracing tables across the nation and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, introducing you to the classic and creative variations of this timeless dish. From the traditional beef-based gravy to its vegetarian and vegan counterparts, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and a treasure trove of flavor combinations to elevate your gravy-making skills. So, let's embark on this delectable adventure and discover the secrets behind the perfect Wiener gravy, ready to transform your meals into unforgettable culinary experiences.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR WIENER GRAVY

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This is an unusual kind of gravy with sliced wieners that is served over mashed potatoes. The first time I had this was at my sister-in-laws over twenty years ago. I've changed the ingredients just a bit, but since then it's been among our family's favorite. Now our daughter Jenny prepares it for her family.

Provided by Domestic Goddess

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

5 ¾ cups cold water
1 onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
30 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
2 pounds frankfurters, sliced

Steps:

In a large deep skillet, combine the cold water, onion, and gingersnap cookies. Stir gently until the cookies have dissolved. Add the vinegar and sliced frankfurters. Heat over medium-low heat until simmering and somewhat thick. Serve over hot mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 740.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

SOUR WIENER GRAVY

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Sour Wiener Gravy is gravy made with "store bought" gingersnaps, sliced all beef wieners, chopped onion, vinegar, water, salt and pepper, and once thickened, served over mashed potatoes. The brands of store bought gingersnaps I have used to make this dish are... Rippin Good, Stauffer's, or Lil' Dutch Maid. (Lil' Dutch Maid are...

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories Gravies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5-3/4 cups cold water
1 onion, finely chopped (use small to medium size onion)
salt & pepper, season according to taste
33 gingersnap cookies
1-1/2 cups 5% white vinegar
2 lbs. all-beef wieners (*see note)
hot-cooked mashed potatoes

Steps:

1. In a large deep 12-inch skillet, combine the water, onion, salt and pepper, plus the gingersnaps. (You can also prepare this dish in a chicken fryer, with a lid, which is what I use.)
2. Stir gently until the gingersnaps have dissolved.
3. Add the vinegar and sliced wieners.
4. Heat over medium-low heat, until it almost boils and is somewhat thick; stirring continuously.
5. (When preparing this in a chicken fryer, I cook this over high heat; stirring frequently, until it comes to a boil and the gravy has thickened up (in about 10 minutes), and after that, I lower the heat to a simmer, and cook/simmer the dish just a bit longer, for about 10-15 minutes longer.)
6. Serve over the hot-cooked mashed potatoes.
7. *Note: When adding the gingersnap cookies, be sure to only use the store brands that I had suggested. Do not use home-baked cookies for this recipe. Also, you can also substitute franks or hot dogs for the all-beef wieners.

WIENER GRAVY

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Hot dogs come in packs of 10 but buns come in packs of 8. So what do you do with the 2 lonely leftover dogs?? Make Weiner Gravy the next morning for breakfast.

Provided by Rhonda Sine

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

wieners
oil, bacon grease or a combo of both
flour
water, milk or a combo of both
salt & pepper

Steps:

1. In a skillet, heat your oil or grease over medium heat. If you want it to taste mild, use oil. If you want it to have a stronger pork taste, use some bacon grease. I like to use a little of both. How much you use will depends on how many wieners you have. For 2 wieners I use about 1 T. of oil, 1 T. of bacon grease and 2 T. of flour (later in recipe). Slice wieners into coins into grease. Fry until desired crispness...I like mine about half crispy. Sprinkle flour on top of wieners and stir (should be the consistency of wet sand) and fry for a few minutes until flour starts to get a nice tan color. A little at a time while constantly stirring, add your liquid. If you want a stronger taste, use water. If you like a creamier taste, use milk, or some of both. How much will depend on how much grease you started with, but for what I've told you already will probably be around 2 cups. Cook and stir until bubbly and desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over biscuits, toast or your favorite bread.

Tips:

Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven to make the gravy. This will help to prevent the gravy from scorching.
Make sure the meat is browned before adding the flour. This will help to develop the flavor of the gravy.
Use a whisk to stir the flour into the drippings. This will help to prevent the gravy from lumping.
Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook it for at least 1 minute. This will help to thicken the gravy and develop its flavor.
Season the gravy to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the gravy hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Wiener gravy is a simple but delicious dish that can be made in just a few minutes. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it is a perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. Whether you are making it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, wiener gravy is sure to be a hit.