Cracker Barrel’s Sawmill Gravy is the perfect topping for biscuits and chicken-fried steak. This rich white gravy, made with bacon grease and seasoned with plenty of black pepper, is the epitome of soul-satisfying Southern comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Once melted, add the flour and cook for about 1 minute, until it becomes fragrant, like pie dough.
- Slowly pour in the milk or heavy cream, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve over biscuits or chicken-fried steak.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 219
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
- Sodium: 352mg
- Potassium: 172mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 174 IU
- Calcium: 134mg
- Iron: 1mg
