Southern Tomato Gravy
A very simple and Southern Tomato Gravy that can be served over hot biscuits or grits. An excellent way to use all of those fresh summertime garden tomatoes. Great for breakfast but also "breakfast for dinner" nights.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons bacon grease or vegetable oil
- 4 Medium ripe tomatoes diced or 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes and gently mash to release some juice. If you are using fresh tomatoes and they do not have a lot of juice, you may need to add 1/4 cup of water with the tomatoes. This will keep the tomatoes from sticking and make stirring everything easier. Set aside.
- Add oil to a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in flour and whisk until smooth for about 2-3 minutes or until the flour turns a light brown. Add 1/2 cup of water to the flour mixture and stir until smooth. It will thicken immediately, so be prepared to add tomatoes (and juice) quickly.
- Break up the tomatoes with the spoon while stirring. Add the seasonings. Stir well.
- Slowly add milk while stirring continuously. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until desired consistency. Add more milk or water if the gravy is too thick to your liking.
- Enjoy over hot biscuits.