Cowboy Biscuits & Gravy (with photo and video)

[Joyceloveswater]

I adapted my favorite old recipes for American biscuits and sausage gravy for Theromix.  Warning:  This is NOT a diet recipe!      I also did a first attempt at a demonstration video of this recipe.

http://joycelovesbimby.hubpages.com/video/Thermomix-Cowboy-Biscuits-Gravy-Joyce-USA

[fundj&e]

how do u keep your floor so clean 

[Joyceloveswater]

Oh, I just hate that white floor!!  It's a nightmare to keep clean.  Thank you for noticing I actually gave it a scrub before videotaping.  lol.

[fundj&e]

Joyce  are you using US size measuring spoons ?

[faffa_70]

Love your "Aussie" Apron in this video too!!!! 

[judydawn]

So if we translate your recipe to Aussie language Joyce, would we would call that recipe scones with pork sauce?  Is that right fellow Aussies.  I've not seen scones served like that before but I am expecting many 'different' recipes from your country now that you have joined us.  I will follow your blog with interest.

[faffa_70]

Think you are about right JD ... that's what I would call it 

[judydawn]

Thanks Kathryn 

[gertbysea]

I adapted my favorite old recipes for American biscuits and sausage gravy for Theromix.  Warning:  This is NOT a diet recipe!      I also did a first attempt at a demonstration video of this recipe.

http://joycelovesbimby.hubpages.com/video/Thermomix-Cowboy-Biscuits-Gravy-Joyce-USA

OMG I saw this on the web and read your blog. OMG I love this recipe. I wish I could  get American style pork sausage. Dashingden have ya seen this one? Remember pork sausage!!!!!!!!

Gert

[~*sara*~]

Joyce, that recipe looks delicious! Being from Texas originally that is comfort food all the way to me!

Gert, The Homesick Texan has a recipe for breakfast sausage which is that style of pork sausage.  http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com.au/2008/02/breakfast-sausage-to-begin-day.html

[cookie1]

I'm not sure if I could eat that for breakfast, but I know my family would. You are so clever putting up a video, well done.

[Aussie Brenda]

Yep, scones JD.  Did you read at the end of her story her Dad enjoyed one with butter and a sweet syrup.  Joyce you will have to try one with Jam and cream.

[gertbysea]

Joyce, that recipe looks delicious! Being from Texas originally that is comfort food all the way to me!

Gert, The Homesick Texan has a recipe for breakfast sausage which is that style of pork sausage.  http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com.au/2008/02/breakfast-sausage-to-begin-day.html

Thanks or that web site Sara. That is a good recipe I will try.

Gert

[Joyceloveswater]

Thank you for all the comments questions!  You guys are great!  And this is so much fun. 

Re: Measuring Spoons
As far as I know, the teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (TBL) measure we use in the U.S. is the same as Australia.  I have a couple of cookbooks from Australia and they use teaspoon and tablespoon also.

Re: Scones
Yes, the American biscuits are very similar to scones, except that the breakfast version don't have any sugar in them.  Also, for an evening meal, we might make biscuits as the bread and make them savory, like with garlic and oregano, or even cheese.  Biscuits are so quick and easy because you don't have to wait for dough to rise.

Re: Apron
I got the apron from my grandbabies who live in Dallylup (near Bunbury in W.A.)  I got to visit them last Fall and I had a ball in Australia!!  Can't wait to visit again soon.

Re: Pork Sausage
The best way I know to describe pork sausage is that it's just pork mince with seasonings added to it.  When we eat it as a breakfast meat it comes two ways--fried in patties or fried in skinny links (with casings).  You don't need pork sausage to make my recipe.  Just grind some pork in TM with the seasonings below for breakfast sausage, and you're good to go.

Here are the seasonings added to pork to make several different kinds of sausage popular in the U.S.:

Breakfast Sausage:
Salt
Pepper
Thyme
Allspice
Garlic
Rubbed sage

Italian Sausage:
Fennel Seed
Anise
Pepper
Red wine

Mexican Chorizo:
Ground chili powder
Cumin
Cinnamon
Onion
Garlic
Red wine

Brats: (simmered in beer then browned up on the barbie)
Marjoram
Coriander
Nutmeg
Celery seed
Milk

[Aussie Brenda]

Good one Joyce, I can see the Brats  SIMMERED IN BEER being very popular over here. As you know most Aussie men love a beer.