MAMA'S TOMATO GRAVY

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This treasured family recipe is truly a taste of Cajun country where folks are already sitting at the table drinking coffee and eating breakfast by the time the rooster crows. Mama (Patsy Paul) made countless batches of biscuits and tomato gravy in her lifetime. I miss her every day. When I've had a rough day and need to feel...

Provided by Melissa Dommert

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 Tbsp bacon drippings
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c water
3 oz tomato paste
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
hot buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, stir flour into grease over medium-high heat. Let flour cook and brown, keep stirring, don't let it burn.
  • 2. When roux has browned, pour water into skillet, while stirring with a whisk until smooth.
  • 3. Whisk in tomato paste (about 1/2 of the small can) until well blended.
  • 4. When gravy begins to thicken reduce heat to low.
  • 5. Stir in salt and black pepper and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • 6. You may need to add a little more water if gravy becomes too thick.
  • 7. Serve with love over hot buttermilk biscuits along with bacon or sausage for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Morning, noon or night, you'll feel the love because your heart and your tummy will be full.

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