Country Ham With Red-eye Gravy
Source of Recipe
The Evansville Courier Press
Recipe Introduction
CHEF'S CHALLENGE: North Main Annex
List of Ingredients
6 (1/2-pound) country ham steaks (uncooked)
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup very strong coffee
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepperRecipe
Heat a large skillet over high heat and saute country ham four to five minutes on each side.
Remove to a plate and keep warm while you make the red-eye gravy.
Add butter and onions to same skillet as ham was cooked in; cook until onions are softened, scraping up any browned bits of ham and onions on pan bottom.
Add flour and stir well to combine. Cook for one to two minutes, then add coffee and chicken stock.
Whisk well to combine, then allow sauce to cook until thickened, about six minutes.
Add green onions and heavy cream and cook 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with ham.
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