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

 * 1) Preheat medium skillet at medium heat.
 * 2) Dice the tomatoes.
 * 3) Add oil, and heat oil until very hot.
 * 4) Add flour to heated oil very slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened.
 * 5) Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly.
 * 6) Add in the tomatoes slowly when the gravy's desired thickness has been reached. Reduce heat.
 * 7) *If using fresh tomatoes, simmer the gravy for 10-15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
 * 8) *If using canned tomatoes, just allow the sauce to come to the appropriate heat.
 * 9)  Stir constantly to prevent lumping or sticking.
 * 10)  Once the gravy is done, remove it from the heat. You can allow the gravy to cool or use it right away.

Tips

 * Garlic powder can be used in place of salt and pepper. It will add great flavor to the gravy.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * For a meatier flavor, use ham or bacon drippings instead of oil.

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

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Potted Meat Gravy
 * How to Make Great Gravy
 * How to Make a Basic Indian Gravy
 * How to Make Perfectly Smooth Gravy Everytime
 * How to Make Great Curry
 * How to Make Meatloaf

Sources and Citations

 * http://www.thatsmyhome.com/farmers/tomgra.htm