Classic Homemade Southern Sausage Gravy

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Cook the breakfast sausage in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring and breaking up with a spatula.

3. Step 3

   With a slotted spoon, removed the browned crumbled sausage to a paper towel-lined plate.

4. Step 4

   Add the shortening or lard to the drippings in the skillet. Add the flour, stirring until blended and bubbling. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Gradually add 1 1/2 cups milk; continue stirring and cooking until thickened and bubbly.

6. Step 6

   Add the crumbled sausage. If too thick, add a little more milk.

7. Step 7

   Taste and add salt and pepper.

8. Step 8

   Stir in a dash of cayenne pepper, if desired.

9. Step 9

   Serve over the hot split and buttered biscuits or as part of another dish.

10. Step 10

    Enjoy.