Instant Pot Sausage Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 lbpork sausage
- 3 tbspbutter
unsalted
- ¼ call-purpose flour
- 3 cmilk
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
Directions
- 1
Set Instant Pot to Sauté and select “More” setting. Once Instant Pot displays “HOT” add your sausage. Stir and brown sausage until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Sprinkle flour over meat and stir. Cook for about one minute while stirring.
- 3
Add milk, maple syrup, salt and black pepper. Stir, ensuring that there are no brown bits stuck to the bottom.
- 4
Press cancel on Instant Pot. Select “Pressure Cook" and adjust machine to low pressure and a time of 2 minutes. Cover the Instant Pot with the pressure cooking lid, ensuring that the valve is set to "Seal."
- 5
Once timer goes off, do a quick release by turning the Valve to “Venting.” Once all the pressure is released, open the lid and stir the gravy.
- 6
The gravy will thicken upon stirring. If you would like the gravy thicker, select Sauté and put it on the normal setting. Cook, while stirring, until desired thickness is reached.
Instant Pot Sausage Gravy
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, hearty breakfast that comes together effortlessly? This Instant Pot Sausage Gravy recipe delivers classic, rich flavors in a fraction of the time, perfect for topping your favorite fluffy biscuits. You'll love how simple it is to achieve that beloved homemade taste.
The magic of the Instant Pot means you can achieve a perfectly smooth, rich gravy without constant stirring, cutting down on active cook time significantly. Its pressure cooking environment helps meld the savory pork sausage with a creamy base quickly, offering deep flavor development with minimal fuss. The classic roux, created with butter and flour, ensures a velvety texture, while a touch of maple syrup adds a subtle, unique sweetness that balances the savory notes beautifully.
Prepare for a wonderfully savory and creamy gravy, boasting rich pork flavor enhanced by a hint of sweetness from maple syrup and a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper. Its velvety smooth texture is ideal for coating every crevice of your favorite biscuits, promising a truly comforting meal. Despite its indulgent taste, this recipe leverages the Instant Pot to simplify the process, making a traditionally time-consuming dish accessible for any morning without compromising on the deep, satisfying flavor you expect.
For those who enjoy a little heat, consider using spicy pork sausage or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the gravy. You can also experiment with different types of milk; whole milk will yield an extra-rich consistency, while a lower-fat option can be used for a slightly lighter gravy. For a gluten-free version, simply swap out the all-purpose flour for a suitable gluten-free flour blend.
This rich Instant Pot Sausage Gravy is the quintessential Southern comfort food, perfect for weekend brunches or a hearty start to any day. Serve generously over warm, fluffy biscuits for a truly satisfying experience.