Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy

Country ham and red-eye gravy is a traditional part of a Southern breakfast, often served with biscuits and grits. This red-eye gravy served with ham has been a favorite breakfast food for over a hundred years.


Preparation time: 5 minutes


Cooking time: 10 minutes


Yield: 2 to 3 servings


1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings


3 slices country ham


Pinch or two of sugar


1/3 cup brewed black coffee


1/2 cup water


Hot biscuits or grits, for serving



  1. Heat the bacon drippings in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.



  2. Add the ham slices and fry until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.



  3. Remove to a platter and keep warm in a low-temperature oven.



  4. Add the sugar and coffee to skillet to deglaze.


    Stir and scrape any brown bits from the skillet.



  5. Increase the heat to medium-high.



  6. Add the water.



  7. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes to reduce.



  8. Place servings of hot biscuits or grits on three plates.



  9. Ladle the gravy over the biscuits or grits.



  10. Place a slice of ham on each plate.




Per serving (without biscuits or grits): Calories 396 (From fat 168); Fat 19g (Saturated 6g); Cholesterol 63mg; Sodium 2,671mg; Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary fiber 1g); Protein 28g.




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