Sawmill Gravy without Sausage
This is a great Southern white sawmill gravy recipe. Pepper and sage are prominent flavors in this gravy made without meat.
unsalted butter
¼
cup
all-purpose flour
¼
cup
whole milk
2
cups
freshly cracked black pepper
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
rubbed sage
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
¼
teaspoon
 Melt butter in a 4-quart pot or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until a roux paste forms. Cook, stirring constantly, until flour is a light golden color, 5 to 10 minutes.
  Add milk, whisking vigorously. Season with pepper, salt, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  Cook until thickened but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
