Southern Tomato Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped (can use a 14.5 ounce can of tomatoes)
5 tablespoons bacon drippings
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups water (some prefer to use milk instead of water)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Cut up tomatoes in bowl. Add the salt, pepper, sugar and garlic powder and mix with a spoon. Put bacon drippings in a hot skillet on stovetop. Add flour and make a roux or cook until thick. Pour in tomatoes and water and cook until the consistency of gravy. Serve over biscuits.
Enjoy!