In a saucier pan add sausage and shortening. Chop meat using a meat chopper. This is one of Dad’s favorite kitchen tools when making this recipe “because it looks like a rocket”! But it is very functional.

Cook sausage on medium heat until fully cooked and slightly browned. Once the sausage is fully cooked add 6 cups whole milk and butter.

Prepare biscuits: follow directions on packaging.

To make the thickener put 1 1/2 cup whole milk in a large glass. Add 7 tablespoons flour and use a whisk combine.

To ensure a lump free gravy Dad will use a mini strainer and pour the thickener into a measuring cup.

Slowly add half of the thickener to the sausage and gravy mixture and stir continuously while cooking over medium-high heat until it comes to a full boil.

At this point the gravy will likely need more thickener. Gradually add half of the remaining thickener and bring to a full boil again. Continue repeating these steps until desired consistency.

HINT: If the gravy is too thin add more of the thickener until desired thickness. And if the gravy is too thick, don’t worry, you can add more milk, only a little bit at a time though.

Don’t forget about the biscuits! Make sure they are have a nice golden brown color.

Serve with fresh squeezed orange juice, hot sauce and enjoy!