Biscuits and gravy

A serving of biscuits and gravy, accompanied by home fries

Biscuits and gravy is a popular breakfast dish in the United States, especially in the South.[1] The dish consists of soft dough biscuits covered in white gravy (sawmill gravy),[2] made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage, bacon, ground beef, or other meat. The gravy is often flavored with black pepper.

A variation of the dish served in the US military is sometimes referred to as "SOS" which means "shit on a shingle", and is prepared with either biscuits or toast, and has been a military comfort food for over 100 years.[3][4][5][6]

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  2. ^ Edge, John T., ed. (2014). The New Encyclopedia of Southern culture. Volume 7, Foodways. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press. pp. 168–169. ISBN 9781469616520. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  3. ^ Collier, Sommer (2022-12-29). "Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast". A Spicy Perspective. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  4. ^ "S.O.S. (Shit on a Shingle) – A Reimagined Comfort Food Classic". Uncle Jerry's Kitchen. 2008-02-01. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  5. ^ Scott, Kim (2021-09-17). "US Army Hamburger Gravy – SOS". Traveling In My Kitchen - exploring the world - one recipe at a time. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  6. ^ "Southern Staples: Biscuits and Gravy". 1885 Grill. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-12-06.

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