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Grits, Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

Grits, Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup course , stone-ground grits
salt and freshly ground black pepper
salt
vinegar
4 to 6 eggs , 1 per serving
1 slice salted and smoked virginia ham , per serving
6 oz cold day old coffee
splash pork stock
chopped chives

Directions:

For the grits, bring the water and milk to a boil in a pan, whisk in the grits, and then reduce the heat and cook for an hour. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
For the poached eggs, bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer and add salt and vinegar. Using a spoon, swirl the water in a circle and crack the eggs into the center of the water. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
For the gravy, to a pre-heated skillet, add a slice of ham and warm it through. Then remove the ham to a plate. Into the same skillet add the coffee and pork stock and reduce.
To a bowl or plate add a serving of grits, the ham, a poached egg and sprinkle with chives. Drizzle the red-eye gravy over the grits and serve.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens have not it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	444.07 Kcal (1859 kJ)
Calories from fat	291.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.38g	50%
Cholesterol	164.91mg	55%
Sodium	91.76mg	4%
Potassium	635.86mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.49g	8%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	11.99g	48%
Protein	19.55g	39%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	237mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.7 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.27g	50%
Cholesterol	37.02mg	55%
Sodium	20.6mg	4%
Potassium	142.76mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.27g	8%
Sugars	0.69g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	48%
Protein	4.39g	39%
Iron	1.1mg	27%
Calcium	53.2mg	24%

* 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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