Country ham with red-eye gravy

Country ham with red-eye gravy

Ingredients/Components

• packed brown sugar - 1/4 c
• slices 1/4 inch thick well-smoked country ham - 6 item
• double-strength black coffee or water - 1/2 c

How to make country ham with red-eye gravy:

Trim fat off ham. Saute fat in a heavy skillet until enough fat is rendered to coat bottom of skillet. Add ham. Cook, turning several times until heated through. Remove ham and keep warm. Stir brown sugar into drippings. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts. Add coffee or water. Stir 5 minutes or until mixture is a rich red-brown color. Spoon gravy onto a warm serving platter and top with ham slices. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe categories: Breakfast, Main dish, Ham.