Every cook needs a good recipe for Homemade Sausage Gravy and this is the one! With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can have the most flavorful and creamy gravy for your biscuits!
In a large skillet with deep sides, over medium-high heat, add 1 pound ground hot pork sausage. Brown and crumble the sausage, stirring occasionally until cooked through and there is no pink left, about 5 minutes. You will not drain the excess grease.
Turn the heat to medium-low. Add 1 Tablespoon salted butter to the pan, stir it in to melt.
Add 1/3 cup all-purpose flour and stir it in so it gets fully absorbed in the fat and covers the sausage. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Very slowly stream in 3 1/2 cups whole milk while stirring constantly. If you pour the milk in too fast it may form lumps. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until it comes to a simmer and thickens, 3-5 minutes.
Make sure to scrape the bottom and corners of the pan where the flour mixture may get stuck.
Season with 1 teaspoon black pepper, salt, to taste and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using) and stir it in. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve over your favorite biscuits.
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Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.