Heat a large, 2 inch deep saute pan. Drop chunks of pork into the pan. Season. Save 1/2 t of poppy seeds and 1 t of herbes de procence. Sear one side over medium heat without stirring for about 5 minutes.

Add 2 T of butter and onions. Stir. Break up the chunks of sausage with a wooden kitchen spoon. Turn up heat to medium-high. Cook sausage for approximately 2-3 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked. Add garlic just before sausage is cooked.

Bring milk to a simmer in a seperate saucepan.

Reduce heat to low. Add milk to pan and stir. Add 1/2 t herbes de provence and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer while biscuits are cooking.

Lay biscuits out a sheet pan atop parchment paper. Brush melted butter atop each biscuit and sprinkle salt, pepper, herbes de provence, and poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for approximately 15 minutes.

Slice open each biscuit and ladle gravy atop. Garnish with chives if desired.

Variations; Buttermilk, sage, coriander, parsely, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, tarragon, star anise, cardamom, espresso powder, coffee, vinegar, corn, wine, bourbon, lavender, lemon zest, cayenne, chile powder, chives, scallions, leeks, ramps, shallots, habanero, celery, bacon, carrots,