Name: Classic Southern Sawmill Gravy without Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons bacon grease; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Learn how to make the most comforting and flavorful Sawmill Gravy without sausage. This classic Southern recipe is made with simple ingredients like bacon grease, all-purpose flour, milk, and seasonings. It's perfect for serving over biscuits or as a topping for fried chicken or mashed potatoes. Enjoy this easy and delicious gravy that will warm your heart and make your taste buds dance!

Ingredients

4 tablespoons bacon grease
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Heat the bacon grease in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour to the skillet and whisk constantly until it turns golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue whisking until the gravy thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and let the gravy rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve the sawmill gravy hot over biscuits, fried chicken, or mashed potatoes.

Interesting Facts

Sawmill gravy got its name from being a common meal at sawmills where lumberjacks enjoyed a hearty breakfast before a day of hard work.

This gravy is also known as country gravy or white gravy.

The key to a creamy and smooth sawmill gravy is to whisk the flour and milk thoroughly to prevent any lumps.

If you don't have bacon grease, you can substitute it with butter or vegetable oil.

Feel free to customize the gravy by adding cooked crumbled sausage, sautéed onions, or spices like paprika or garlic powder.