Make Tomato Gravy
Most people love gravy. Some of us are even raised eating gravy with our regular meals. Gravy is a delight to have over hot biscuits or with hot dinner rolls; the choices are endless. This recipe will surely delight those of us who love tomatoes also.
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes or 1-14.5 oz can of stewed tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup of self-rising flour, sifted
- 3/4 to 1 cup of milk or warm water, or part of both
- salt & pepper(optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil
Steps
- Assemble ingredients.
- Preheat medium skillet at medium heat.
- Dice the tomatoes.
- Add oil, and heat oil until very hot.
- Add flour to heated oil very slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly.
- Add in the tomatoes slowly when the gravy's desired thickness has been reached. Reduce heat.
- If using fresh tomatoes, simmer the gravy for 10-15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
- If using canned tomatoes, just allow the sauce to come to the appropriate heat.
- Stir constantly to prevent lumping or sticking.
- Once the gravy is done, remove it from the heat. You can allow the gravy to cool or use it right away.
- Finished.
Tips
- For a meatier flavor, use ham or bacon drippings instead of oil.
- This gravy is great for breakfast as a side dish or poured over grits or hash browns.
- Gravy is best eaten fresh, but it can be refrigerated. Reheat in a microwave or on a stove.
- Using a cast iron skillet is highly recommended.
- Tomato gravy is delicious on top of green beans or mashed potatoes. It can be poured over sandwich bread, toast, open-face biscuits, or dinner rolls at any meal.
- Garlic powder can be used in place of salt and pepper. It will add great flavor to the gravy.
Warnings
- Be sure not to use too much oil when making the gravy; you need just enough oil to soak up the flour...you want to taste the gravy, not the oil.
- Do not allow the gravy to burn.
Things You'll Need
- Skillet, cast iron preferred
- Measuring cup and implements
- Spatula or spoon for stirring
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