Southern Tomato Gravy with Cream and Bacon Drippings

Southern Tomato Gravy with Cream and Bacon Drippings

ioanacooks.com

Rich and savory Southern-style tomato gravy made with cream, bacon drippings, and herbs. Perfect for biscuits, rice, or cornbread.

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Cooking tools:

  • Immersion blender
  • Pepper mill
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • Fresh basil, finely chopped, optional for garnish

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