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Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy Recipe

American (Southern) · Main course · 20 min total

A classic Southern breakfast featuring salty, pan-fried country ham with a rich coffee-infused gravy that's perfect sopping up with biscuits.

Ingredients

• 4 slices country ham, about 1/4-inch thick (about 1 lb)
• 1/2 cup strong black coffee
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

1. Trim any excess fat from the ham slices, leaving a thin layer. Score the fat edges to prevent curling.
2. Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham slices in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Pour the coffee and water into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
4. Simmer the gravy for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat and swirl in the butter until melted.
5. Return the ham to the skillet, turning to coat with gravy. Serve immediately with the gravy spooned over the top.

Tips

• Country ham is very salty; no additional salt is needed.
• Serve with warm biscuits or grits to soak up the gravy.
• Leftover gravy can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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