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Ham And Red Eye Gravy
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. unsalted butter - (1/2 stick)
- 1 1/2 lb baked Virginia ham cut 1/2" thick slice
- 1/4 c. brewed coffee
- 1/2 c. boiling water Warm pepper sauce to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Spoon bread or possibly buttered cooked grits as an accompaniment if you like
Directions
- In a large skillet heat the butter over moderately-high heat till the foam subsides and in it saute/fry the ham in batches, turning it once, for 2 to 3 min on each side, or possibly till it is browned, and transfer it to a platter.
- Into the skillet pour the coffee and 1/2 c. boiling water and cook the mix over high heat, scraping up the browned bits, for 2 min. Season the gravy with the warm pepper sauce and pepper and pour it over the ham slices. (If you like, strain the gravy before pouring it over the ham.)
- Serve ham and gravy with spoon bread or possibly grits.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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