The Appalachian classic makes something great out of almost nothing.

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The Appalachian classic makes something great out of almost nothing.

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A beloved Appalachian recipe, bulldog gravy is rich, slightly smoky, but also super comforting. The consistency of the gravy is important—it is thick but still pourable, and it doesn’t have any of the bits of a traditional sausage or sawmill gravy. The final gravy is stick-to-your-ribs good, and when served over biscuits, it is one of the most comforting breakfasts you can have, a Southern classic for good reason!

Bulldog Gravy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup bacon grease or lard
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • Buttermilk Biscuits, for serving

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy ingredients
    Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

  2. Heat bacon grease or lard in a medium saucepan over medium.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy melting the lard
    Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

    Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy cooking the roux for the gravy
    Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, and gradually add milk while whisking constantly.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy whisking in the milk
    Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

    Bring to a simmer over medium, whisking often, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy cooking until thickened
    Credit: Dotdash Meredith Food Studio

    Whisk in salt and pepper. Serve over Buttermilk Biscuits.

    Southern Living Bulldog Gravy serving over biscuits

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