Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp bacon drippings
• 14 c all-purpose flour
• 1 14-12 oz can whole or stewed tomatoes undrained
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• V-8 or tomato juice optional
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet
2. Add flour
3. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a very dark roux forms
4. Add tomatoes and mash with fork until smooth stirring constantly
5. Add Worcestershire sauce
6. Add a bit of V-8 or tomato juice if more liquid is needed
7. Gravy should be a rich red and slightly thick Add hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste