Sawmill Gravy -- for Biscuits

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 8 oz. pork breakfast sausage
• 1 ⁄2 cup flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 ⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 ⁄4 tsp. cayenne
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Make the gravy: Place bacon in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until its fat renders, about 3 minutes. Add sausage and, cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add milk and cream, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until gravy is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, cayenne, and salt and pepper, and stir until combined.

To serve, split biscuits in half, and cover with gravy. Serve with hot sauce, if you like.