Low Sodium Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Name: Low Sodium Biscuits and Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 low sodium baking powder biscuits (click for recipe); 1 lb ground pork; 1 tsp dried sage; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp of garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Rosemary; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.; 2.5 cups whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)

Servings: 8 servings (1 biscuit + 1/3 cup gravy)

Estimated Sodium (Per Serving): 132mg

Jump to Recipe

This low sodium biscuits and gravy recipe is creamy, delicious, and a fantastic low sodium breakfast or brunch! Morning comfort food at it’s finest, these biscuits and gravy and thick and filling.

This recipe starts with our no-knead low sodium biscuits, and topped with a quick 10 minute pork gravy with spices and a creamy base.

Want more low sodium comfort food breakfast recipes? Try our low sodium French toast, low sodium sausage patties, and our favorite low sodium quiche!

low sodium baking powder biscuits with pork gravy creamy breakfast recipes low salt

Table of Contents

I used to love ordering biscuits and gravy when I would go out for breakfast (especially at Cracker Barrel!) and I wanted to make a low sodium version that we could enjoy at home. This version has no added salt, but that same classic creamy texture and a great flavor!

The recipe start with making our super simple low sodium biscuits, then sauteeing ground pork with salt-free spices and whisking in a thick creamy milk gravy. It’s a fantastic brunch recipe, especially if you have company. A great low sodium treat!

Notes from Our Low So Kitchen

This lower sodium biscuits and gravy recipe has the same texture and heartiness of the original!
Even though it has no added salt, we use spices and lemon juice for great flavor.
The gravy can be made ahead of time, then heated and served with the biscuits the day-of!
It’s tasty, classic low sodium comfort food!
Cooks of any skill level can make this dish – just following along with our step-by-step photos and video!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!

The base of this recipe is our low sodium baking powder biscuits. The full recipe can be found here, but don’t worry, they are EASY to make! These are called “drop biscuits” and don’t require any kneading or rolling – you just ‘drop’ the wet dough onto a sheet pan and bake.

The gravy is made with ground pork, dried sage, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and rosemary. The spices give it a really nice flavor, similar to traditional pork sausage.

We also add a roux of milk and flour which makes the gravy super thick and creamy. Top the finished dish with fresh lemon and a pinch of parsley for some added flavor and color.

Additions and Substitutions

I made this recipe with homemade biscuits, but if you can find a low sodium version at your stores or a local bakery that fits in with your personal sodium limits, you can smother them in this gravy.

Instead of pork, you can try making the gravy with ground turkey or chicken if desired.

I used 2% milk, but you can use whole milk or half and half.

Step-By-Step Photos and Directions

ground pork in a skillet being cooked for low sodium sausage gravy

Step 1: In a large skillet, add the ground pork and cook over medium heat for 6 to 10 minutes or until fully cooked. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to break down the ground pork into small chunks.

salt free spices for no salt added low sodium pork gravy

Step 2: Add in the dried sage, onion powder, garlic powder and rosemary. Stir well too combine.

milk being whisked into low sodium pork to make low sodium biscuit gravy

Step 3: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the pork mixture. Slowly add in the whole milk, slowly stirring it into the flour mixture.

a skillet full of low sodium pork gravy creamy for biscuits breakfast gravy salt free

Step 4: Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the gravy begins to thicken.

black pepper pork gravy creamy breakfast gravy recipe

Step 5: Add in the black pepper and stir again.

Step 6: Serve the gravy over low sodium biscuits, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of fresh parsley on each biscuit for flavor.

Recipe FAQs

What are the best low sodium biscuits for biscuits and gravy?

I have found making our own biscuits to be the lowest sodium option. Our low sodium baking powder biscuits recipe has just 79mg sodium per serving, making them a great option for this gravy.

Can this recipe be made in advance?

Yes, you can make the gravy ahead of time, and heat it up right before serving. You can also make the biscuits up to 1 day in advance, but they are truly best fresh.

How to store leftover biscuits and gravy

Storing the leftover biscuits separately from the gravy is best – store the biscuits in a bag in the refrigerator, and store the gravy in an airtight container.

Expert Tips

Do not add the lemon juice directly into the milk gravy as the acid from the lemon will cause the gravy to curdle. It’s best to add after the gravy has been added to the biscuits.
We used our low sodium baking powder biscuits, which are excellent with this gravy.
Serve this recipe alongside scrambled eggs!

low sodium biscuits with low sodium pork gravy with milk

More Easy Low Salt Breakfast Recipes

Let’s keep in touch – don’t forget to follow over on Instagram, Facebook, & my Youtube channel for more easy low sodium recipes.

If you made this recipe please leave a star rating & comment below. Your feedback helps other people who are making this recipe.

low sodium dinners cookbook low salt cookbook ideas for dinners side dishes and salads

Our FIRST Low Sodium Cookbook is now available!

Check out Low Sodium Dinners: 100+ Low Sodium Recipes That Actually Taste Good, available here:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

This post may contain affiliate links. Please note I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases from affiliate programs, at no additional cost to you. Please read our privacy policy for more information.