INGREDIENTS
3 cups
chopped tomatoes , with juices retained (about 3 pounds), or equivalent canned
1/4 cup
butter or bacon fat
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
2 tbsp
finely minced onion
2 tbsp
finely minced bell pepper
2 tsp
granulated or brown sugar
Kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and Cajun seasoning,
1/2 cup
milk or water , only if needed, for desired consistency (see Cook's Notes)