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Country Ham with Red-Eyed Gravy and Creamy Grits (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Country Ham with Red-Eyed Gravy and Creamy Grits (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Country Ham with Red-Eyed Gravy and Creamy Grits (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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4 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp butter
salt
freshly ground white pepper
2 cups quick white grits
1 lb fresh ham steak, (not cooked ) either 1 large steak or 2 (1/2 pound) steaks
1 cup strong coffee
8 slices white bread, toasted and brushed with butter

Directions:

In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Stir constantly for 6 minutes or until tender.
Set aside and keep warm. Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the ham and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove the ham from the pan and set aside. Stir in the coffee. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. To serve, cut the ham into four portions. Spoon the grits in the center of each plate. Lay each piece of the ham next to the grits. Spoon the gravy over the ham. Serve with toast.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	700.46 Kcal (2933 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.61g	21%
Cholesterol	72.24mg	24%
Sodium	1817.72mg	76%
Potassium	999.76mg	21%
Total Carbs	99.16g	33%
Sugars	16.76g	67%
Dietary Fiber	5.22g	21%
Protein	41.21g	82%
Vitamin C	36.3mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	399.2mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.32 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.36g	21%
Cholesterol	12.51mg	24%
Sodium	314.84mg	76%
Potassium	173.16mg	21%
Total Carbs	17.18g	33%
Sugars	2.9g	67%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	21%
Protein	7.14g	82%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	60%
Iron	0.8mg	27%
Calcium	69.1mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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