This blog post serves as a recipe tutorial for sawmill gravy, sometimes referred to as white gravy, a traditional Southern country gravy. Using pan drippings, butter, flour, and milk and seasoning it with salt and black pepper, the author offers a recipe for making a creamy and tasty sauce. The article explains how to prepare gravy, including the stages of sautéing the flour and fat mixture to get rid of the flour flavor, continually whisking to avoid lumps, and modifying the consistency and seasoning as necessary. The early 19th century rural Southern cuisine where country gravy began is also described by the author. It has remained a well-liked comfort food in both Southern and other cuisines. Finally, the article proposes pairing biscuits with country gravy.