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Fried Country Ham with Redeye Gravy

Source of Recipe

From "Saveur: The New Classics" by Weldon Owen


Recipe Introduction

"Redeye gravy, a simple but essential component of the full-on Southern ham breakfast, is the alchemical result of ham drippings cut with black coffee: Salty and earthy, bitter and sweet."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ One 1 ¼-inch-thick slice bone-in country ham
â—¦ ½ cup boiling coffee


Recipe

Fry ham in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer ham to a warm plate.

Add coffee to skillet and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Pour gravy over ham.

Serves 1 to 2