JudyAZ posted 04-15-98 Tomato Gravy 2 Tbsp. shortening (get it hot) 3 Tbsp. flour 1 medium-sized can tomatoes 1/2 can water 5 slices bacon Heat shortening until hot; add flour and cook until brown. Mash tomatoes and add water. Mix; then add to the browned flour. Stir and cook for 10 minutes. Fry about 5 slices of bacon real crisp, then crumble into gravy mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.