Old-Fashioned Tomato Gravy

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet, fry the bacon until crisp and place on paper towels to drain.

2. 2

   Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings and cook the chopped onion in drippings until tender.

3. 3

   Stir in the flour, salt and black pepper and cook, over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is golden brown.

4. 4

   Gradually add the tomatoes and tomato juice and stir well.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the gravy becomes thickened, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Stir in bacon and serve over cat head biscuits.