Tasso is a spiced, smoked pork used to flavor many of Louisiana's hallmark dishes. Coffee gives this thin gravy an incredible depth of flavor.

Recipe by Southern Living November 1996

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Yield:
3 1/4 cups
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Melt butter in a skillet; add tasso, and saute until browned. Whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until lightly browned. Whisk in coffee and broth; simmer, whisking occasionally, 20 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.

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