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Southern Tomato Gravy

Savory Southern Tomato Gravy for a Comforting Breakfast

This Southern Tomato Gravy is a rich, comforting sauce perfect for elevating breakfasts with its homemade charm.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gravy Base
  • 2 tablespoons fat (bacon grease, vegetable oil, shortening, or rendered sausage fat) Recommended: bacon grease
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Essential thickener
  • 2 cups chicken broth/stock Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 14.5 ounces can of diced tomatoes Undrained for consistency
Seasoning
  • to taste salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground preferred

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the fat in a medium skillet over medium heat until fluid and shimmering.
  2. Whisk in the flour gradually to form a roux and cook until light golden brown.
  3. Add the chicken broth slowly while whisking to eliminate lumps and cook until slightly thickened.
  4. Gently stir in the undrained diced tomatoes and cook until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring well.
  6. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the gravy reaches desired thickness, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, use bacon grease as the fat. Fresh diced tomatoes can be used for better freshness, just adjust liquids accordingly. Store leftovers properly to maintain flavor.

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