Country or sausage gravy is an essential part of this southern boy's diet. Chicken fried steak, is still the "Blue Plate" special in most West Texas diner's. Having a couple of "go to" at home recipes can rescue a misplaced heart, longing for some Southern home cooking!
A key to country gravy is its peppery note. Some of this comes from the sausage choice. You must finish on this peppery note by adjusting the flavor profile with (only) fresh ground, black pepper, reaching a nice peppery hint in the back of the mouth..Salt, lightly, only to eliminate a "flour-y" blandness