Biscuits & Gravy

23 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 cups flour plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 8 tablespoons butter cold, cut into small pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning McCormicks Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple, optional
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion medium, finely diced
  • 5 tablespoons flour plus more as needed
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or more to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    To make the biscuits, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  2. 2
    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda, pulsing a few times to mix. Add the butter and pulse until it's the size of small peas. Pour in the milk, pulsing, until incorporated. Pulse 5 more times, then transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
  3. 3
    Knead the dough 4 or 5 times, sprinkling with flour as needed. Roll the dough out to 1-inch thick, then use a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter to make 8 biscuits, rekneading and rerolling the scraps as necessary. Arrange the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, make the gravy: In a large bowl, combine the pork, brown sugar, maple seasoning (if using), salt, black pepper, sage, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, nutmeg and cayenne, stirring to thoroughly combine. Set aside.
  5. 5
    In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the pork mixture and cook, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the milk, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring to smooth any lumps, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more flour as needed to achieve desired consistency. Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup. Add more maple syrup, salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Split the biscuits and arrange on plates. Spoon the gravy on top and serve.

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