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Maw Maw Hinson's Tomato Gravy

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Serve spooned over roast chicken, steak, or pan-fried pork chops. And, of course, pancakes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cut into 2" pieces
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces
Kosher salt, black pepper

Preparation

  1. Bring tomatoes and butter to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened, 35-40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsSauceCondimentSouthernAmericanTomatoVegetableSideDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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