Rick's Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup bacon grease or butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the bacon grease or butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and whisk to combine with the fat. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
3. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
4. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to combine. Cook for 3 minutes, whisking constantly.
5. Add the chicken broth and whisk to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
6. Add the canned crushed tomatoes and whisk to combine. Cook for 10 minutes, whisking constantly.
7. Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
8. Serve hot over biscuits, fried chicken, or on its own!

Interesting Facts

• This gravy is a classic Southern dish, popular in states like Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
• Tomato gravy is a great way to use up leftover canned tomatoes.
• This gravy is a great way to add flavor to dishes like biscuits and fried chicken.