Granny's Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced or 1 cup diced canned italian roma tomato
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings or cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons white cornmeal
• 1 1/2 cups water
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk cornmeal, salt and pepper (however much salt and pepper you like) into a large skillet with the oil, cooking and stirring over low heat until the cornmeal ts a lovely golden brown.

2. 2

   Turn heat to low, and stir in water, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens. Add the tomatoes and cook another 10-12 minutes or until hot.