Ramp Sausage Gravy

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This recipe was contributed to Allrecipes by TV host, author, and recipe developer Chadwick Boyd: Every spring, I go ramp hunting deep in the North Carolina mountains with my buddy Allan. The wild onions love to grow in large patches especially in ravines and around the base of shaded trees. They are more mellow in flavor than scallions, making them wonderful substitutes in scrambled eggs, salads, and pasta. Since their season is so short, between April and early May, I like to make a special version of my sausage gravy to serve with my tall, buttery, Greek yogurt biscuits. Serve spooned over freshly baked biscuits.

Submitted by Darcy Lenz
Published on May 6, 2021
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound mild pork sausage

  • ½ cup grated apple

  • 4 ounces ramp, wild leek

  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat a large 12-inch cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and break up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Stir in apple and all but 1/4 cup ramps and cook on medium-high heat until the sausage is brown and crumbly, 6 to 8 minutes.

  2. Turn the heat down to medium, sprinkle the flour evenly on top of the sausage, and stir until fully coated. Cook for 1 more minute.

  3. Pour in milk and stir well. Continue cooking until the gravy is thickened, but still a bit loose, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining ramps when serving.

Cook's Note:

Use a sweet apple, like Fuji or Cosmic Crisp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
14g Fat
7g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 603mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 253mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.