Traditional Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. bacon fat or butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

In a skillet, warm the bacon fat over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking often, until it turns a dark beige, or light brown color, 3-4 minutes.

Turn off the heat. Slowly drizzle in the broth, a little at a time, whisking to keep the mixture smooth.

Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.

Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick enough that you can see the bottom of the skillet for a moment when you swipe your wooden spoon through it, 2-3 minutes.

Turn heat to low. Stir in the cream. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to heat through.

Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.