Old-fashioned tomato gravy

 
                         Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy
 
 Recipe By     : Country Cooking
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2  Pound         Bacon -- Diced
    1      Small         Onion -- Chopped
    2      Tablespoons   Flour
      1/8  Teaspoon      Salt
           Pinch         Pepper
    1      Can           Diced Tomatoes, Undrained -- 14 1/2Oz
    3      Cups          Tomato Juice
    6                    Hot Biscuits, Split
 
 In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; discard
 all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Cook onion in drippings until tender. Stir in
 flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir over low heat until mixture is golden
 brown. Gradually add tomatoes and tomato juice; stir well. Bring to a boil
 over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
 for 15-20 minutes or until thickened; stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon.
 Serve over biscuits. 6-8 servings.
 
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 NOTES : I added garlic and a little thyme and basil to the sauce. Next time I
 might add a bayleaf also.