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Tomato Gravy
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Southern Tomato Gravy

Simple yet deeply satisfying, southern tomato gravy is a nostalgic dish that embodies the heart of Southern cooking. This rich, savory, tangy gravy is made by simmering ripe tomatoes with a rich roux of flour and bacon drippings or butter, creating a velvety texture.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch , lunch, dinner
Cuisine: American Southern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Blissful Foods Plus

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp bacon drippings (from 1/2 lb of sliced bacon cooked) Don't cook bacon often? Try keeping Bacon UP on hand for recipes calling for bacon drippings.
  • 1 small onion chopped (or 1 tsp of onion powder)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 - 14.5 oz. can of diced tomato (or 2-21/2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 Pinch black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato juice I use V8 Tomato juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the bacon drippings or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute the chopped onion and garlic until tender, about 3-5 minutes. If using onion and garlic powder, stir in and go to the next step..
  • Sprinkle the flour, salt, and pepper over the hot bacon drippings whisking constantly over low heat to create a smooth, night brown or caramel-colored roux. This should take about 2-3 minutes, Make sure not to burn roux.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, tomato juice, and chicken broth, whisking with each addition.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat. Continue to stir or whisk often and reduce the heat to a simmer leaving uncovered until thickened around 10-15 minutes. .
  • Once thickened, add chopped cooked bacon at this time if you wish. Serve over split hot biscuits.
  • Note: Don't always have tomato juice on hand.? Sometimes I may only have chicken broth when making this gravy. Not to fret, use what you have. Just leave out tomato juice and increase chicken broth to 3 cups. This gravy will still be great.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Sugar: 4g