Tomato Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. bacon drippings
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 (14-1/2 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

Preparation

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