Country Sausage With Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

Name: Country Sausage With Red-Eye Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb coarsely ground pork; 1/2 cup crouton, coarsely crushed; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup strong black coffee; prepared biscuit

Servings: persons

1 lb coarsely ground pork
1/2 cup crouton, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup strong black coffee
prepared biscuit

1
In a medium bowl combine the pork, croutons, onion, garlic, the 1 teaspoon brown sugar, sage, salt, thyme, and cayenne. Mix thoroughly. Gently mix in cherries (for added flavor, soak cherries in 1/4 cup of bourbon for 15 minutes). Shape mixture into twelve 3-inch patties, using wet hands. Arrange on a tray. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
2
In a large skillet fry patties, half at a time, in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat:keep warm.
3
For the Red-Eye Gravy, stir the 2 tablespoons brown sugar into the drippings in skillet. Stir in the coffee. Bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, for 2 or 3 minutes or until gravy is slightly thickened and has a rich reddish brown, scraping the skillet to loosen any crusty bits.
4
Split biscuits. Serve sausage patties in split biscuits with gravy.

446

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb coarsely ground pork, 1/2 cup crouton, coarsely crushed, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Country Sausage With Red-Eye Gravy falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Country Sausage With Red-Eye Gravy

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