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Description
A comforting Southern gravy made with fresh tomatoes, bacon grease, and creamy milk, perfect for serving over biscuits or rice.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped onion or garlic for added flavor
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley
Instructions
- Heat bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
- Add flour to the hot grease and stir continuously to combine, cooking until lightly browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Allow the gravy to thicken to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- If using, stir in optional ingredients like onion, garlic, or herbs and cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve warm over biscuits, rice, or your favorite dish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute bacon grease with vegetable oil. This gravy can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
