BILL'S OLD FASHIONED SAUSAGE GRAVY (SERVED OVER BISCUITS)

Bill's Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy (Served over Biscuits) image

Provided by William Learman

Time 55m

Yield 70-80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 lbs pork sausage (bulk)
2 medium sweet onions (finely diced)
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 lbs bacon (keep the grease)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
32 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

Brown sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat -- may need several batches (depending on size of skillet). Separate the sausage and onions from the drippings -- keep the drippings.
Repeat process with bacon. Crumble bacon after cooking.
Put bacon and sausage drippings in skillet and bring to temperature at medium heat. Add flour to drippings, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown.
Transfer (roue) mixture to 12 quart pot and gradually whisk in milk. When the mixture is smooth, thick and bubbly, add the sausage and bacon to the pot.
Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer for at least 15 minutes.
Serve over biscuits. Fresh fruit make a perfect side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 66.7, Sodium 665.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.4, Protein 15.4