Tomato Gravy

Name: Tomato Gravy
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. bacon drippings; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 (14-1/2 oz.) can whole or stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; V-8 or tomato juice, optional; Tabasco sauce, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 (14-1/2 oz.) can whole or stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
V-8 or tomato juice, optional
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet.
2

Add flour.
3

Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a very dark roux forms.
4

Add tomatoes and mash with fork until smooth, stirring constantly.
5

Add Worcestershire sauce.
6

Add a bit of V-8 or tomato juice if more liquid is needed.
7

Gravy should be a rich red and slightly thick. Add hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.