Pearl's Tomato Gravy Recipe

A taste of the South! This recipe for Pearl's Southern Tomato Gravy captures the heart of Southern cooking with its rich, savory tomato flavor. Learn this easy 15-minute recipe passed down through generations, perfect for biscuits, grits, or even fried chicken. Get ready to experience a classic, comforting dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 63.7 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pearl's Tomato Gravy

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How to Make Pearl's Tomato Gravy

  1. In a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat, brown 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, stirring constantly until a medium brown color is achieved (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of water (or more for desired consistency), ensuring no lumps form.
  4. Cook and stir continuously until the gravy is smooth and slightly thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve hot over your favorite biscuits, grits, or fried chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g