Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy

* Exported from MasterCook *

Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy

Recipe By : Country Cooking
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 Pound Bacon -- Diced
1 Small Onion -- Chopped
2 Tablespoons Flour
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
Pinch Pepper
1 Can Diced Tomatoes, Undrained -- 14 1/2Oz
3 Cups Tomato Juice
6 Hot Biscuits, Split

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; discard
all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Stir in
flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden
brown. Gradually add tomatoes and tomato juice; stir well. Bring to a boil
over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
for 15-20 minutes or until thickened; stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.
Serve over biscuits. 6-8 servings.

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NOTES : I added garlic and a little thyme and basil to the sauce. Next time I
might add a bayleaf also.