Cracker Barrel Sawmill Gravy
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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Melt the bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.When it melts, add the flour and cook for approximately 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant like pie dough.Add the milk or heavy cream, and whisk until the gravy thickens.Season with salt and black pepper, and serve with biscuits or chicken-fried steak.
Cracker Barrel Sawmill Gravy
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, hearty taste of homemade gravy just like Cracker Barrel serves? This recipe for sawmill gravy brings that classic Southern charm right to your kitchen, perfect for drizzling over biscuits or your favorite fried steak. You'll achieve a rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying sauce with just a few pantry staples.
The magic of this sawmill gravy lies in its simple yet powerful ingredient list. Using bacon grease as the base creates an incredibly rich, savory foundation that infuses every spoonful with a depth of flavor. This essential fat, combined with all-purpose flour, forms a classic roux, ensuring a perfectly smooth and thick texture that’s impossible to resist.
Expect a truly comforting and classic gravy experience. This Cracker Barrel-style sawmill gravy is creamy, thick, and wonderfully peppery, with that unmistakable savory bacon undertone. The combination of salt and freshly ground black pepper creates a robust seasoning that brightens the rich, milky base. It's a comforting addition to any meal, transforming simple dishes into something extraordinary.
Customizing this gravy is straightforward. You can easily adjust the amount of freshly ground black pepper to your liking, from a gentle warmth to a more assertive kick. The recipe also offers the flexibility of using either whole milk or heavy cream; opting for heavy cream will yield an even richer, more decadent gravy, while whole milk provides a slightly lighter, though still robust, texture.
Serve this warm, luscious sawmill gravy generously over fluffy biscuits for a quintessential Southern breakfast, or alongside a golden-brown chicken fried steak for a complete, soul-satisfying meal.