Granny's Tomato Gravy

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Recipe from Crystal Van Poppe in her booklet "Redneck Recipes". Serve over rice, veggies, or meatloaf- whatever you like. I would recommend using nice ripe home grown or heirloom tomatoes in this for the perfect flavor."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 cup diced canned italian roma tomato
• 1⁄4 cup bacon drippings or 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons white cornmeal
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Whisk cornmeal, salt and pepper (however much salt and pepper you like) into a large skillet with the oil, cooking and stirring over low heat until the cornmeal ts a lovely golden brown.
2. Turn heat to low, and stir in water, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens. Add the tomatoes and cook another 10-12 minutes or until hot.