Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy
Salty pan-fried country ham deglazed with black coffee to make a thin, savory gravy for biscuits.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
Equipment
- •Cast-iron skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- fat
- 22
- carbs
- 4
- protein
- 26
- calories
- 340
Instructions
- 1
Warm a dry cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
- 2
Fry the country ham slices for about 2-3 minutes per side. Cook until browned and slightly crisped at the edges.
- 3
Take the ham slices out of the pan and keep them warm.
- 4
Pour the black coffee into the hot skillet. Scrape up all the tasty browned bits from the bottom.
- 5
Simmer the coffee for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in the brown sugar if using.
- 6
Pour the red-eye gravy (a quick coffee pan sauce) over the ham slices. Serve immediately.
Chef's tips
Use strong black coffee instead of decaf or flavored blends to balance the salty ham. Keep all the browned bits in the skillet to give the gravy deep flavor.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover ham and gravy separately up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid toughening the ham.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using weak coffee, which makes the gravy taste flat and watery.
- •Cooking the ham for too long, which makes the meat tough and dry.
Serving suggestions
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