Country Ham And Red-eye Gravy |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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president Andrew Jackson with naming this mountain gravy when he saw the eye that this gravy produces. Whatever. Grab some cat-head biscuits and get soppin'. Ingredients:
six ham steaks, about 1/4 inch thick (see note) |
1/2 cup water |
1/2 cup brewed black coffee |
1 tbs sugar |
1 tbs oil (bacon drippings preferred) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in frying pan and sprinkle sugar lightly on both sides of ham.
2. Fry ham until lightly browned. Remove, set aside
3. Add water and coffee to pan dripppings and simmer about 2 minutes.
4. Spoon over ham or biscuits.
5. Note: Cured country ham slices are now available in many grocery stores. This is salty, and a taste treat. However, regular ham slices can be used. Do not trim fat.
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